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Here is a different format for the Ledger Live Desktop content, structured as a Quick-Reference Card / Technical FAQ rather than the long-form disclaimer page you received previously.

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Ledger Live Desktop: Quick-Reference

Product: Ledger Live Desktop (now officially branded as Ledger Wallet™) Platform: Windows / macOS / Linux Purpose: Interface for managing Ledger hardware wallets and crypto assets.

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1. Official Download & Naming Update

Critical: Ledger Live has been rebranded to Ledger Wallet™. The official download domain remains ledger.com.
  • Official URL: https://www.ledger.com/ledger-wallet
  • Warning: Do not download from third-party mirrors. The desktop app is not supported on virtual machines or ARM64 Windows/Ubuntu .

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2. System Requirements (Minimum)

Minimum screen resolution: 1024x768 .

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3. Installation Quick Steps

Windows:
  1. Download the .exe from the official site.
  2. Run the installer. If SmartScreen warns “Microsoft-verified app,” click Yes to proceed (it is safe) .
macOS:
  1. Download the .dmg.
  2. Drag the app to Applications.
  3. If Gatekeeper blocks it, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway .
Linux (Ubuntu 22.04+):
  1. You must install libfuse2 (required for AppImage).
  2. Download the .AppImage file.
  3. Right-click > Properties > Permissions > Allow executing.
  4. Run via terminal: ./ledger-wallet-desktop-*.AppImage .

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4. Interface Overview (What You See)

Based on the official Ledger interface guide, the desktop layout consists of :
  • Left Sidebar: Home, Accounts, Swap, Earn (Staking), Discover (dApps), Card.
  • Top Bar: Search assets, Refresh, Discreet Mode (hides balances), Transaction history.
  • Main Dashboard: Portfolio balance, Shortcut buttons (Buy/Sell/Send/Receive), Market snapshot.

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5. Critical Security & Risk Disclaimer (Card Format)

⚠️ NON-CUSTODIAL RISK Ledger Live Desktop is a viewing and transaction interface. It does not hold your private keys. Your keys reside exclusively on the hardware device. If you lose the device AND the 24-word recovery phrase, your funds are permanently lost. ⚠️ PHISHING & FAKE APPS There are fake “Ledger Live” apps in app stores and search ads. Never enter your recovery phrase into Ledger Live software. The software will never ask for your 24 words. Only enter the phrase directly on the hardware device buttons . ⚠️ VIRTUAL MACHINE INCOMPATIBILITY Running Ledger Live Desktop inside a Virtual Machine (VMware, VirtualBox, Parallels) is not supported and may cause USB connection failures or security vulnerabilities . ⚠️ TRANSACTION FINALITY Blockchain transactions are irreversible. Always verify the recipient address and amount on the hardware device screen before physically approving the transaction. ⚠️ SOFTWARE UPDATES Using an outdated version may expose you to known bugs or security flaws. Always check for updates within the app or via the official site .

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6. Troubleshooting Quick Fixes