# How to install Discourse on windows

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-on-windows/29250
**Category:** Support
**Tags:** docker
**Created:** [26 mei 2015 om 09:10 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-on-windows/29250 "2015-05-26T09:10:46Z")
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### Author: ![Falco](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/falco/32/179432_2.png) [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)
#### Post date: [3 april 2018 om 21:47 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-on-windows/29250/16 "2018-04-03T21:47:17Z")

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So you can run a virtual machine with latest Ubuntu and follow:

> [@Install Discourse on Ubuntu or Debian for Development](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-install-discourse-on-ubuntu-for-development/14727):
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> warning This guide covers installation instructions in a development environment. For a production guide see: [Install Discourse in production with the official supported instructions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-in-production/142537) So you want to set up Discourse on Ubuntu or Debian to hack on and develop with? We’ll assume that you work locally and don’t have Ruby/Rails/Postgres/Redis installed on your Ubuntu or Debian system. Let’s begin! Requirements We suggest having at least 4 GB RAM and 2 CPU cores. Current compatibility: O…

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