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Rsocol: /* Recommended */ the current name of Windows Store is Microsoft Store (since 2017)

2026-03-15T14:30:57Z

Recommended: the current name of Windows Store is Microsoft Store (since 2017)

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	The recommended version of Kodi is the current release '''{{Current_version}}'''. This is the stable build and is recommended for general users.		The recommended version of Kodi is the current release '''{{Current_version}}'''. This is the stable build and is recommended for general users.

	You can download Kodi from the ~~Windows store~~, which will keep Kodi updated automatically, or you can download an executable installer file (.exe).		You can download Kodi from the Microsoft Store, which will keep Kodi updated automatically, or you can download an executable installer file (.exe).



	== Pre-release ==		== Pre-release ==

Karellen: Updated for v20

2023-02-12T23:27:46Z

Updated for v20

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	You can download Kodi from the Windows store, which will keep Kodi updated automatically, or you can download an executable installer file (.exe).		You can download Kodi from the Windows store, which will keep Kodi updated automatically, or you can download an executable installer file (.exe).



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	== Installer ==		== Installer ==
	Download the executable installer file (.exe) from the '''[https://kodi.tv/download/windows downloads page]''' and install like any other Windows program.		Download the executable installer file (.exe) from the '''[https://kodi.tv/download/windows downloads page]''' and install like any other Windows program.

			Although there is no difference between the Windows store and the downloadable .exe version, if you want control of updates, we recommend using the downloadable .exe file.


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	* Backup your data by following the backup guide. See: '''[[Backup]]'''.		* Backup your data by following the backup guide. See: '''[[Backup]]'''.
	* Ensure your computer still meets Kodi’s minimum requirements in '''[[Supported hardware]]'''.		* Ensure your computer still meets Kodi’s minimum requirements in '''[[Supported hardware]]'''.
	* If you use add-ons or skins, check if they have been upgraded to work with the new version of Kodi. If the upgrade is a point update (e.g., 18.x to 18.y), all add-ons and skins should still work.		* If you use add-ons or skins, check if they have been upgraded to work with the new version of Kodi. If the upgrade is a point update (e.g., v20.0 to v20.1), all add-ons and skins should still work.


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Karellen: Updated for v19

2021-08-05T05:45:34Z

Updated for v19

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Karellen at 20:17, 11 December 2020

2020-12-11T20:17:49Z

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	{{divbox\|green\|\|'''NOTE:''' An older version of Kodi, v15, is shown in the video. Later releases have a different menu system.}}		{{divbox\|green\|\|'''NOTE:''' An older version of Kodi, v15, is shown in the video. Later releases have a different menu system.}}



	~~== Upgrading from XBMC ==~~
	~~{{See\| Migration from XBMC to Kodi}}~~

	~~If you are using a version of XBMC, you must follow the instructions in [https://kodi.wiki/view/Migration_from_XBMC_to_Kodi this guide] to upgrade to the latest stable release of Kodi.~~

	~~Ensure your hardware meets the [https://kodi.wiki/view/Supported_hardware minimum requirements] before upgrading.~~

	'''NOTE:''' Older add-ons and skins might not be compatible with the current version of Kodi. Before upgrading, check that any add-ons or skins you need have been upgraded to work in the current version of Kodi.

Karellen: removed portable install and added link

2020-11-10T00:52:24Z

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	== Portable Mode ==		== Portable Mode ==
	~~[[File:Portable01.jpg~~\|~~300px\|right]]~~		{{see\|Portable mode}}
	~~<section begin="PortableMode" />You can run Kodi in portable~~ mode ~~(Windows only). This gives you the flexibility to run more than one instance of the current version, or several different versions of Kodi – for example, to set up a basic installation for testing.~~

	~~Follow these steps to install additional Kodi setups on the same computer.~~

	~~'''Complete all steps before running Kodi'''.~~

	# Download then run the executable installer file (.exe) for the version of Kodi you want to install. You '''must''' change the installation location from the default location. You can choose a removable drive, a different internal drive, or a different folder on the same internal drive.
	~~# Find the Kodi.exe application in the folder you just installed. Right-click the application, and choose ‘Create shortcut’.~~
	~~# Right-click the shortcut you created, and choose ‘Properties’. In the ‘Target’ text field, add -p (dash + P) after the file location.~~

	~~It should look like this:~~
	~~<code>“E:\Kodi v18\kodi.exe” -p</code>~~

	~~You can now run the portable version of Kodi by opening this shortcut.~~

	~~'''NOTE:'''~~
	*This shortcut enables Portable Mode. If you create another shortcut and fail to add the -p switch, or start this portable version of Kodi in a different way, then the default userdata folder will be created, and might overwrite your standard installation of Kodi, if you have one.
	*The Kodi folder which you nominated above will be used to host the data folder (where Kodi stores scripts, plugins, skins and userdata) in a subfolder named '''portable_data'''. If this folder is deleted or overwritten, your saved data might be lost.

	~~<section end="PortableMode" />~~
	~~{{-~~}}

Karellen at 10:01, 30 July 2020

2020-07-30T10:01:44Z

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	== Portable ~~mode~~ ==		== Portable Mode ==
	[[File:Portable01.jpg\|300px\|right]]		[[File:Portable01.jpg\|300px\|right]]
	<section begin="PortableMode" />You can run Kodi in portable mode (Windows only). This gives you the flexibility to run more than one instance of the current version, or several different versions of Kodi – for example, to set up a basic installation for testing.		<section begin="PortableMode" />You can run Kodi in portable mode (Windows only). This gives you the flexibility to run more than one instance of the current version, or several different versions of Kodi – for example, to set up a basic installation for testing.

RobbieGibson: Minor edits

2020-07-30T07:14:26Z

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Karellen: Minor adjustments to edit by RobbieGibson (Thanks Robbie)

2020-07-30T06:13:03Z

Minor adjustments to edit by RobbieGibson (Thanks Robbie)

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RobbieGibson: minor clean up

2020-07-29T12:31:28Z

minor clean up

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	{{divbox\|green\|\|'''NOTE:''' An older version of Kodi, v15, is shown in the video. Later releases have a different menu system.}}		{{divbox\|green\|\|'''NOTE:''' An older version of Kodi, v15, is shown in the video. Later releases have a different menu system.}}
	== Upgrading from XBMC ==		== Upgrading from XBMC ==
	{{See\| ~~Migration_from_XBMC_to_Kodi~~}}		{{See\| Migration from XBMC to Kodi}}

	If you are still using a version of XBMC, you must follow the instructions in [https://kodi.wiki/view/Migration_from_XBMC_to_Kodi this guide] to upgrade to the latest stable release of Kodi.		If you are still using a version of XBMC, you must follow the instructions in [https://kodi.wiki/view/Migration_from_XBMC_to_Kodi this guide] to upgrade to the latest stable release of Kodi.
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	Ensure all add-ons and skins you use have also been upgraded to work in the current version of Kodi.		Ensure all add-ons and skins you use have also been upgraded to work in the current version of Kodi.
	= Installing older versions of Kodi =		= Installing older versions of Kodi =
	Older versions of Kodi can be found at [http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/win32/old/ http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/win32/old/]		Older versions of Kodi can be found at [http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/win32/old/ http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/win32/old/].
	= Uninstalling Kodi =		= Uninstalling Kodi =
	Kodi is installed in folders in two places. You must remove both folders to completely uninstall it.		Kodi is installed in folders in two places. You must remove both folders to completely uninstall it.
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	[[File:Quick-start-0.png\|400px\|right]]		[[File:Quick-start-0.png\|400px\|right]]

	~~Run~~ Kodi from the Start menu, by expanding the Kodi folder, then ~~opening~~ the Kodi app.		Open Kodi from the Start menu, by expanding the Kodi folder, then choosing the Kodi app.
	When you first run Kodi, you will be told that your library is empty.		When you first run Kodi, you will be told that your library is empty.
	To ~~add~~ media to your Kodi library, see the Wiki section for [https://kodi.wiki/view/First_time_user first time users].		To start adding media to your Kodi library, see the Wiki section for [https://kodi.wiki/view/First_time_user first time users].

RobbieGibson: Edits + rewrites. Builds (stable, prerelease, dev build) now match builds on download page. Installers use Program Files not Program Files (x86)).

2020-07-29T10:42:15Z

Edits + rewrites. Builds (stable, prerelease, dev build) now match builds on download page. Installers use Program Files not Program Files (x86)).

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