How to do it...

Once you have completed downloading the installer, simply run it and sit back. It will automatically install all the relevant components. Once the installation is complete, you can access the framework through various shortcuts created by the installer:

While installing Metasploit on Windows, you should disable the antivirus protection, as it may detect some of the installation files as potential viruses or threats and can block the installation process. Once the installation is complete, make sure that you have white-listed the framework installation directory in your antivirus software, as it will detect the exploits and ...

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