The ASUS Armoury Crate gaming software is unquestionably powerful for ROG and TUF gaming PCs. However, it is still unavailable for the most recent Microsoft operating system. In June 2021, a developer channel of Windows 11 was released. Many software producers have since incorporated compatibility for Windows 11 into their applications and drivers. Some OEMs even published a list of their devices getting the Windows 11 upgrade.
Coming back to ASUS, as a user of the ASUS Zephyrus Duo, I was excited to try out all of the gaming-related features that I had on Windows 10. When I switched to Windows 11 and discovered that Armoury was not accessible for this OS, my dreams were dashed. I was able to get Armoury Crate to function on my Windows 11 laptop after some searching. You’ll discover how to install ASUS Armoury Crate on your Windows 11 PC in this guide.
This article will walk you through every step of installing ASUS Armoury Crate. We’ve separated it into sections for your convenience. You can refer to the table below to get to the relevant section. So, let’s get started with the tutorial.
Fix to Install Armoury Crate on Windows 11
There are two ways to install the Armoury crate on your Windows 11 computer. I recommend that you look over each of them and choose the one that best meets your needs.
1. ASUS Armoury Crate Installer Utility
The traditional installation procedure is the first option. That is, we will download and install components from ASUS’s drivers and tools page. The following are the steps to download and install Armoury Crate on Windows 11.
Step 1: Go to the ASUS website and download the Armoury Crate installer. When prompted to select an operating system, select Windows 10 64-bit. That’s correct! Because ASUS has yet to release Armoury crate for ROG and TUF gaming laptops on Windows 11, we’ve chosen Windows 10.
Update (12th January 2022): The ASUS Armoury Crate is now available for Windows 11 64-bit users.
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Step 2 – Double-click the Armoury Crate installer file to start it. If the Windows UAC prompt appears, type the password.
Step 3 – Choose between Install Armoury Create and Install Armoury Crate and AURA Creator as your next step. I’ve chosen the third option in this case. To begin the installation, press the Start button. It will take roughly 4-5 minutes to install the necessary services and Armoury Crate components, depending on your choices and PC configuration.
Step 4 – Press the Launch Armoury Crate button once the installation is complete.
Isn’t that a hassle-free installation? However, while the first option is simple to implement, it may not work for everyone. Many customers reported seeing the error message – Installation Failed – when running the installer. “Before attempting, please restart the system and check the condition of your internet connection.” If you’re one of these users, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with the second way of this article.
2. Download Armoury Crate (Beta) from Windows 11 Microsoft Store
ASUS hasn’t officially released the app for Windows 11 as of November 2021, however, the company is giving a Beta version through the Microsoft Store. However, there was no opportunity to install Armoury Crate when we went to the Microsoft Store website for it. It was unexpected because, on the one hand, it stated that this product is compatible with your device, but there was no install button on the website.
It may be due to country-specific restrictions. ASUS may want people from specific regions, such as the United States, to try the beta build first. Then, finally, all users will be able to download a stable version. Microsoft had done something similar with their Windows Subsystem for Android app. It was only available in the United States, and it allowed users to install Android apps on Windows 11.
Go ahead and tap the install button if you’re lucky and it’s available in the Microsoft store. There’s no reason to be concerned if you don’t. There is a way to get the App packages directly from the Microsoft Store. Continue reading and follow the steps outlined below to learn more.
Windows 11 Aapx package Installer
Step 1: Go to the Microsoft Store link generator website using the Microsoft Edge web browser.
Copy and paste the following catalog number into the sample data field: 9PM9DFQRDH3F
Select ProductId from the dropdown menu.
Finally, select the check button to look for the Armoury Create package on the Microsoft Store.
Step 2 – Select the package that ends in .appxbundle and download it. It should be roughly 160 MB in size. The one that ends in .eappxbundle refers to an Xbox controller. It’s important to note that you cannot use Google Chrome to download packages from this site or any other browser, so make sure you’re using Microsoft Edge.
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Step 3 – To execute the Armoury Crate (beta) .aapxbundle package, double-click it once it has been downloaded.
Step 4 – To begin the installation process, press the Install button. Sideloading programs on Windows is a manual method of installing Microsoft Store software.
You have now completed the installation of ASUS Armoury Crate software. However, if the installation fails for some reason, you can attempt the alternate approach described below.
Package deployment using Windows PowerShell
Step 1: Open the .aapxbundle package you obtained in the previous section. Select Copy as the path from the context menu by right-clicking on it.
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Step 2 – Go to the Windows start menu and type Windows PowerShell into the search box. Run it with administrative privileges. After that, type the command listed below, followed by the path you copied before.
Add-AppxPackage -Path <package path>
Step 3 – To begin the application deployment process, press the Enter key on the keyboard. The Initializing Armoury Crate window will appear after the operation is complete. If not, Armoury Crate can be launched from the Windows Start Menu.
Armoury Crate Services Installation on Windows 11
Step 1 – If you open the Armoury Crate after finishing the installation and receive the services-related error indicated below, it should be your last point of worry.
Because some ASUS application services are not working properly, some Armoury Crate functionalities may be disabled. For troubleshooting, go to the Armoury Crate FAQ page and re-enable all of the features.
Step 2 – We received the services problem since we installed Armoury Crate through the Microsoft Store, which simply installed the app. Its dependant services were not set up. The Armoury Crate application requires the following services to function properly.
ROG Live is a service provided by ROG.
For using AURA effects, use the AURA Service (Lightning Service).
Service for Armoury Crates
Step 3 – Download the official Amoury Crate installer to install these dependencies. Choose Windows 10 x64 as the operating system. Run the application after it has been downloaded and let it work its magic.
Step 4 – Once the installation is complete, launch the Armoury Crate app. To get started, go to Settings and then to the About tab. For diagnostic findings, press the Check button.
If you notice version numbers next to all of the services, you can breathe a sigh of relief since Armoury Crate and its related components have now been installed on your Windows 11 PC.
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Uninstall Armoury Crate Application from Windows 11
If you need to uninstall Armoury Crate for some reason, follow these simple steps.
Step 1: Go to the ASUS utility and tools website and scroll down until you see the Show all option. Armoury Crate Uninstall Tool can be downloaded by clicking on it.
Step 2 – Run the.exe file that was obtained from the zip file. It will erase everything related to Armoury Crate while it is operating.
Enjoy the Powerful ASUS Armoury Crate on Windows 11!
That’s all there is to it, guys! ASUS’s strong gaming software is now yours to use. Following the completion of the Beta test, ASUS will officially release the application, and we will update this instruction. So far, the program has proven to be incredibly effective for us. Please let us know if you find any flaws or faults in the software or if you require assistance in the comments section below. We will assist you. That concludes our contribution. We hope you found this tutorial helpful.
