The following UGENE package delivery types are available on Windows:
- Online installer: recommended, provides closer integration with the operating system, requires administrative rights, updates to new versions are supported
- Offline installer: provides closer integration with the operating system, administrative rights are required, does not require Internet connection to be installed
- Zip archive: a portable version, does not require administrative rights, do not require Internet connection to be installed
Current UGENE version is available for Windows 7 and higher. The online installer is universal for 64-bit and 32-bit platforms. For other types be careful to select an appropriate link on the "Download UGENE and components" page.
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- Download the online installer executable file for your platform (32-bit or 64-bit).
- When installing the package, make sure the Internet connection is available.
- Run the executable file with administrative rights.
- Follow the installation wizard.
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- Download the offline installer executable file for your platform (3264-bit or 6432-bit). Choose Standard or Full package.
- Run the executable file with administrative rights.
- Follow the installation wizard.
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- Download the zip archive for your platform (3264-bit or 6432-bit). Choose Standard, Full, or NGS package (the NGS package is available for 64-bit platform only).
- Unpack the archive.
- Open the unpacked folder and run "ugeneui.exe" (i.e. UGENE User Interface).
On a new UGENE version release, a notification will appear. However, to install the new version, it is required to manually download the package again.