> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.magnitude.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Windows

> Install Magnitude on Windows.

## Requirements

* Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11.
* An x64 system for the native Windows build.
* Free disk space for the app and downloaded models.

The current Windows build supports CPU inference and compatible NVIDIA CUDA or Vulkan GPUs on Windows. See [Hardware](/hardware).

## Download and install

1. Download the Windows installer from [Download Magnitude](https://magnitude.dev/download).
2. Run the `.exe` and complete installation.
3. Open Magnitude and follow [Quick start](/get-started).

Or install from PowerShell; it verifies the installer and installs for your user account:

```powershell theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
irm https://magnitude.dev/install.ps1 | iex
```

The installer installs for your user account under `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Magnitude`.

## Updates and removal

Use **Settings → Application updates** to check for updates. **Restart to update** stops local inference while the application is replaced.

Uninstall Magnitude through Windows **Settings → Apps**. Downloaded models and settings are stored separately in `%USERPROFILE%\.magnitude`; keep them if you intend to reinstall.

Agents installed inside WSL need a small amount of configuration; see [Windows and WSL](/api/windows-wsl).


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