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The following UGENE package delivery types are available:

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
Zip archive: a portable version, does not require administrative rights

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.

For obsolete Windows versions (XP, Vista) an old UGENE version 1.29 is only available.

Installation using online installer

Installation using offline installer

Installation using zip archive

To install UGENE on Windows:

Download UGENE Windows installation package:

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Launch the downloaded *.exe ﬁle and follow the Unipro Setup wizard:

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Be sure that you launch the installer with an administrative Windows account. If you have a problem with installation, try to do the following: right-click on the installer ‘.exe’ ﬁle and select Run as administrator item.

Alternatively, to use UGENE without installing:

Download UGENE zip package:

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Unpack it.
Launch the ugeneui.exe ﬁle.