BARX FX Installation Guide

Installation using BARX Launcher

Please ensure your computer meets our system requirements before you begin, and refer to the troubleshooting guide if you encounter any issues.

Step 1: Download and install the BARX FX Launcher package by clicking here, open BARX-Launcher.msi in your downloads and follow the on-screen instructions. 

The default installation settings are for a typical setup. If you are happy with this setup, you do not need to change these settings.

If you see 'Windows Defender SmartScreen' or 'Windows Protected', or if you are prompted to Repair/Modify/Remove, please check the troubleshooting guide to resolve any issue.

Step 2: Download and install your Barclays digital certificate by navigating to Start > All Programs > Barclays > BARX Certificate Downloader (Or search your Start Menu for Barx Certificate Downloader) and follow the on-screen instructions.

Sign in and accept the security policy, enter the last four digits of the telephone number we have registered for you. A case-sensitive PIN will be shown on screen for you to enter.

After a brief loading period, an “Installation successful” confirmation will be shown on screen followed by a confirmation e-mail.

Step 3: Launch BARX by clicking here, open bwl_barcap.bnlp in your downloads and enter your username & password.

If you have problems connecting, check your proxy server settings by clicking "Internet Settings" in the login window and entering your company's proxy settings as required. You can find more information in our troubleshooting guide.

Step 4: Create a desktop shortcut for BARX FX.

The first time you load the application, it should prompt you to create a desktop shortcut, simply click yes.

If you don't see the prompt, either you already have a shortcut or something went wrong, here's how to fix it:

Open the BARX Launcher application
The application link should be showing in the app's drop-down menu
     If the link is missing, first copy and paste the below URL into the "Add URL Link" button and click OK:
          https://trader.barx.com/bwl_barcap.bnlp
Click "Create Desktop Shortcut", the application will tell you if it succeeded, failed, or a shortcut was already located.