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
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Installation using offline installer
Installation using zip archive
To install UGENE on Windows:
- Download UGENE Windows installation package:
- Launch the downloaded *.exe file and follow the Unipro Setup wizard:
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:
- Unpack it.
- Launch the ugeneui.exe file.