Burp Suite Professional v2026.4.3: Complete Installation & Setup Guide (Windows)

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Burp Suite Professional v2026.4.3: Complete Installation & Setup Guide (Windows)

This guide covers the full setup process for Burp Suite Professional on Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit). Ensure you have JDK 17+ installed and Administrator privileges before proceeding.

Prerequisites & Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

  • Java: JDK 17+ Required

  • Privileges: Administrator Rights

STEP 1: Download & Install Burp Suite Professional

  1. Download the latest release directly from the official PortSwigger website:

  2. Right-click the downloaded installer (.exe) file and select Run as Administrator.

  3. Follow the installation wizard using the default settings.

  4. Once the installation is complete, close Burp Suite.

⚠️ NOTE: Always download from the official PortSwigger website to ensure your installation files are free from malware or unauthorized modifications.

STEP 2: Download the Required Files

  1. Download the burploader.jar and runburp.vbs files from the following Google Drive directory:

  2. Save these files to a temporary, secure location on your system.

⚠️ WARNING: If your antivirus flags or quarantines these files, you may need to temporarily disable your antivirus or add the specific download folder to your antivirus exclusions.

STEP 3: Move Files to the Installation Directory

To place the downloaded files into the official installation directory, follow these steps:

  1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box, type %localappdata%, and click OK.

  2. Navigate to the Programs folder, then open the BurpSuite folder.

  3. The complete default directory path is: C:\Users\{UserName}\AppData\Local\Programs\BurpSuite

  4. Copy the downloaded burploader.jar and runburp.vbs files, and Paste (Ctrl+V) them directly into this folder.

STEP 4: Rename the Original JAR File

  1. Locate the original JAR file inside the BurpSuite folder and modify its name:

    • Original Name: burpsuite.jar

    • New Name: burpsuite_pro.jar

💡 Tip: If you cannot see the .jar extension, open File Explorer's View tab options and check the box next to File name extensions.

STEP 5: Update the Burp Suite Shortcut

Modify the shortcut properties so that Burp Suite launches seamlessly via the VBS script:

  1. Copy the full path of the script: C:\Users\{UserName}\AppData\Local\Programs\BurpSuite\runburp.vbs

  2. Type "Burp Suite" into the Windows Search bar.

  3. Right-click the application icon in the search results and choose Open file location.

  4. In the folder that opens, right-click the Burp Suite shortcut icon and select Properties.

  5. Locate the Target field and paste the copied path of runburp.vbs into it.

  6. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.

Setup Complete!

Your configuration is now finalized, and Burp Suite Professional is ready for operation.

(Disclaimer: This documentation is provided exclusively for authorized penetration testing and authorized security research purposes.)

Guide Compiled By: Muhammad Muzammil Khan

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