Installation & Setup Guide

This guide covers the complete installation process of HungryBee POS on Windows systems. HungryBee is optimized for minimal resource usage while providing maximum performance.

System Requirements

Before installing, ensure your system meets these minimum requirements:

Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit recommended)
Processor: Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) or equivalent AMD Ryzen
RAM: 4 GB Minimum (8 GB Recommended for heavy usage)
Storage: 500 MB free space for installation, plus additional space for database growth
Display: 1366x768 minimum resolution (Touch screen recommended)

Downloading the Installer

You can download the latest version of HungryBee POS from our official landing page or the GitHub release repository if you have access.

Always download from official sources to ensure you have a malware-free, secure version of the software.

Current filename format: HungryBee-POS-Setup-1.0.4.exe

Installation Steps

Run the Installer: Double-click the downloaded .exe file. You may see a User Account Control prompt asking for permission. Click Yes.
License Agreement: Read the Terms and Conditions and License Agreement carefully. Check the "I accept the agreement" box and click Next.
Select Destination: By default, HungryBee installs to `AppData/Local/Programs/hungrybee-pos`. We recommend keeping this default path to avoid permission issues.
Create Shortcuts: Ensure "Create a desktop shortcut" is checked for easy access.
Install: Click the Install button. The process usually takes less than a minute.
Finish: Once complete, check "Launch HungryBee POS" and click Finish.

Antivirus Note: Some antivirus software may flag new software as "unknown". If this happens, please add HungryBee POS to your antivirus exclusion list or "Allow" the application.

Initial Launch Configuration

When you launch HungryBee POS for the first time, it will initialize the local database. This process happens in the background.

Database Initialization

The system creates a local SQLite database at %AppData%/HungryBee/db/pos.sqlite. This file contains all your restaurant data. Do not delete or modify this file manually.

Next Steps

Now that you have installed the software, proceed to the First Steps guide to set up your restaurant profile and create your first user.