diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f93bafd..d1ced0f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,6 +11,9 @@ Run the [installer](https://github.com/mintty/wsltty/releases) to install
 * `wsl*.bat` scripts to invoke wsltty manually (with some variations and invocation options, see below)
 * an uninstall script that can be invoked manually to remove shortcuts and context menu entries
 
+If Windows complains with a “Windows protected your PC” popup, 
+you may need to click “Run anyway” to proceed with the installation.
+
 ### Configuration ###
 
 #### Command line scripts `wsl*.bat` ####
diff --git a/install.bat b/install.bat
index f8ea653..1cb9077 100755
--- a/install.bat
+++ b/install.bat
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ mkdir "%installdir%\home\%USERNAME%\.config\mintty"
 mkdir "%installdir%\home\%USERNAME%\.config\mintty\lang"
 copy po.zoo "%installdir%\home\%USERNAME%\.config\mintty\lang"
 
+rem create "temp directory" for version checking
+mkdir "%installdir%\tmp
+
 
 :shortcuts
 
diff --git a/makefile b/makefile
index 9237531..12b6dc9 100644
--- a/makefile
+++ b/makefile
@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@
 all:	check pkg
 
 # wsltty release
-ver=0.7.5
+ver=0.7.6
 
 # mintty release version
-minttyver=2.7.5
+minttyver=2.7.6
 #minttyver=master
 
 # wslbridge backend version
@@ -55,7 +55,9 @@ check:
 	# check cygwin (vs msys) for proper drag-and-drop paths:
 	uname | grep CYGWIN
 	# check 32 bit (vs 64 bit) to ensure 32-Bit Windows support, just in case:
-	uname -m | grep i686
+	#uname -m | grep i686
+	# check 64 bit (vs 32 bit) to provide 64-Bit stability support:
+	uname -m | grep x86_64
 
 #############################################################################
 # generation