> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://academy.showcockpit.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://academy.showcockpit.com/showcockpit-for-windows/getting-started/introduction.md).

# Installation

Getting ShowCockpit for Windows

Start by downloading the latest version from our website [Downloads page](https://showcockpit.com/site/downloads/).

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Please check if your system specifications meet the recommended specs on the [Downloads page.](https://showcockpit.com/site/downloads/)
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## Run Setup Executable

Once the download finishes, you need to run that executable file to install ShowCockpit for Windows on your system.

After following all the steps, if the installation succeeds, ShowCockpit for Windows will be available to launch through the Start Menu (and Desktop shortcut, if you selected that option).