How to download and install latest version of secure exam browser
Here’s how to download and install the latest version of Safe Exam Browser (SEB)—often referred to as Secure Exam Browser—on Windows and macOS:
✅ Step 1: Check Latest Release
- Windows: Current release is SEB 3.9.0 (Feb 28, 2025) Reddit+15safeexambrowser.org+15securetest.hirepro.in+15
- macOS: Current release is SEB 3.5 (Mar 5, 2025) safeexambrowser.org
🔽 Step 2: Download
Visit the official SEB download page:
- On Windows, download the SEB 3.9 (x64) installer.
- On macOS, download the SEB 3.5 DMG for your version of macOS. safeexambrowser.orgExamStudio by Zoomorphix
💻 Step 3: Install on Windows
- Uninstall previous SEB versions to avoid conflicts. safeexambrowser.org+15safeexambrowser.org+15safeexambrowser.org+15
- Run the downloaded
SafeExamBrowser-Win.exeor.msias Administrator. If you face a Windows service error, right-click → Run as administrator. (Reddit users confirm this is often the fix.) securetest.hirepro.in+15Reddit+15ExamStudio by Zoomorphix+15 - Follow the wizard. The installer will add SEB to your Start menu and install the SEB Windows Configuration tool. safeexambrowser.org+1safeexambrowser.org+1
🍏 Step 4: Install on macOS
- Open the .dmg, then drag Safe Exam Browser into your Applications folder.
- On first launch, macOS may ask “Are you sure?” → Click Open. Reddit+15securetest.hirepro.in+15ExamStudio by Zoomorphix+15
- If the app doesn’t launch (e.g. shows damaged file), visit System Preferences → Security & Privacy, click Open Anyway under the “Allow apps downloaded from” section. This workaround has helped others.
🔧 Step 5: Post-Installation Setup
- Windows: SEB automatically starts the associated service and hides other apps when launched. To uninstall later, go to Control Panel → Apps & Features, then delete leftover folders:
C:\Program Files (x86)\SafeExamBrowser\%APPDATA%\SafeExamBrowser\
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- macOS: Simply run SEB and open your exam via provided URL or QR code.
⚠️ Tips & Troubleshooting
- Windows service error (“failed to start… insufficient privileges”): Always Run installer as Administrator
- Mac damaged file error: Approve via Security & Privacy settings
- Ensure antivirus software isn’t blocking the installer. Temporarily disable it if installation repeatedly fails (a common issue with ETS browser). Reddit
🛡️ Optional: Configure via SEB Launcher (Windows)
If your institution provides a .seb configuration file:
- Move it to your Desktop or Downloads.
- Double-click to automatically launch SEB with the configured exam settings. Reddit+11ExamStudio by Zoomorphix+11Reddit+11safeexambrowser.org+5safeexambrowser.org+5safeexambrowser.org+5
TL;DR
| OS | Version | Download | Install Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 3.9 | .exe / .msi | Uninstall prior versions, run as Admin |
| macOS | 3.5 | .dmg | Drag‑drop, approve in Security settings |
