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Installation Guide

Welcome to catnet VR OS! This guide will help you get started with installing and setting up the VR overlay system.

System Requirements​

Minimum Requirements​

  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • VR: SteamVR-compatible headset
  • GPU: DirectX 12 compatible graphics card
  • RAM: 8GB minimum
  • Storage: 500MB free space
  • OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • VR: Meta Quest 2/3, Valve Index, or HTC Vive Pro
  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6600 or better
  • RAM: 16GB or more
  • Storage: 1GB free space on SSD

Installation Steps​

1. Download catnet VR OS​

  1. Visit vros.cat (coming soon)
  2. Click "Download" to get the latest installer
  3. Save the installer to your Downloads folder

2. Install Prerequisites​

Before installing catnet VR OS, ensure you have:

  • SteamVR installed and configured
  • Visual C++ Redistributables (included in installer)
  • DirectX 12 runtime (included in Windows)

3. Run the Installer​

  1. Double-click catnet-vros-installer.exe
  2. Follow the installation wizard:
    • Accept the license agreement
    • Choose installation directory (default: C:\Program Files\catnet)
    • Select components to install
  3. Click "Install" and wait for completion

4. Initial Setup​

After installation:

  1. Launch SteamVR
  2. Start catnet VR OS from:
    • Start Menu → catnet VR OS
    • Or SteamVR overlay menu
  3. Complete the first-run setup wizard

Verification​

To verify your installation:

  1. Put on your VR headset
  2. Press the dashboard button on your controller
  3. Look for the catnet icon in the SteamVR dashboard
  4. Click to open the catnet dashboard

Troubleshooting​

catnet doesn't appear in SteamVR​

  • Restart SteamVR
  • Check Windows Defender/antivirus exceptions
  • Run as administrator

Performance issues​

  • Update graphics drivers
  • Close unnecessary background applications
  • Check VR performance settings in SteamVR

Next Steps​

Support​

Need help? Visit our community forum or check the troubleshooting guide.