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The installation of XBMC for Windows is straightforward like most other Windows applications. After the installation you can immediately start using XBMC, all you need is in the program. You can use the keyboard to walk through XBMC.


Download the latest version from [http://xbmc.org/download/ http://xbmc.org/download/] and install it. For most users the offered default settings are sufficient, if not, change them accordingly.
== Installing of XBMC for Windows ==


To start XBMC find it under the Windows '''Start''' button in a '''Program Group''' called '''XBMC'''.
The installation of XBMC for Windows is straightforward like most other Windows applications.
 
Download the latest version from [http://xbmc.org/download/ http://xbmc.org/download/]. After download open the .exe file after which you will get the installation dialog. Simply follow the shown installation screen after which the installation will begin. For most users the offered default settings are sufficient, if not, change them accordingly if you are sure you have to.
 
After the installation you can immediately start using XBMC. To start XBMC, find it under the Windows '''Start''' button in a '''Program Group''' called '''XBMC'''. or simply use the desktop icon.
 
You can use the keyboard, mouse or remote control to navigate through the program. Add one or more sources in Videos, Music and/or Photos, see [[Media Sources]] and you are ready to play your media. For more information you can visit the main [[Main_Page|wiki page]].


Add one or more sources in Videos, Music and/or Photos, see [[Media Sources]] and you are ready to play your media.


== Uninstalling of XBMC for Windows ==
== Uninstalling of XBMC for Windows ==
Go to "''Add or Remove Programs''" in the "''Control Panel''" under Windows then choose to remove "''XBMC''".
Go to "''Add or Remove Programs''" in the "''Control Panel''" under Windows then choose to remove "''XBMC''". You can also find it under the Windows '''Start''' button in a '''Program Group''' called '''XBMC'''.


== Upgrading XBMC for Windows ==
== Upgrading XBMC for Windows ==

Revision as of 09:14, 31 July 2014

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Installing of XBMC for Windows

The installation of XBMC for Windows is straightforward like most other Windows applications.

Download the latest version from http://xbmc.org/download/. After download open the .exe file after which you will get the installation dialog. Simply follow the shown installation screen after which the installation will begin. For most users the offered default settings are sufficient, if not, change them accordingly if you are sure you have to.

After the installation you can immediately start using XBMC. To start XBMC, find it under the Windows Start button in a Program Group called XBMC. or simply use the desktop icon.

You can use the keyboard, mouse or remote control to navigate through the program. Add one or more sources in Videos, Music and/or Photos, see Media Sources and you are ready to play your media. For more information you can visit the main wiki page.


Uninstalling of XBMC for Windows

Go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the "Control Panel" under Windows then choose to remove "XBMC". You can also find it under the Windows Start button in a Program Group called XBMC.

Upgrading XBMC for Windows

Unless your copy of XBMC is more than two years old, simply installing a newer version of XBMC over an older version should cause no problems. If you are upgrading your copy of XBMC, it is ALWAYS recommended that you backup your data: Backup.