.. _rcc-windows-ref: Install |RCC| on Windows ======================== .. important:: * Installation on Windows will fail if there is a space in the username. * Administrator permissions are required to run RhodeCode Control. Prerequisites ------------- If you wish to use a MySQL or PostgreSQL database with |RCEE| you should set up and configure the database before installation. For more information, see the :ref:`Supported Databases ` section. Download The Latest VM Image ---------------------------- Since RhodeCode 4.x, we do not provide a native Windows Installer. Instead, we recommend using a virtual machine (VM) image. In essence, it is an Ubuntu system with RhodeCode installed and configured. You will get quite a performance boost from previous Windows versions. Choose the steps below for your RhodeCode edition. RhodeCode Enterprise Edition ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. Download the latest RhodeCode EE OVA VM from `rhodecode.com/u/#download`_. If you need sign in credentials, signup at `rhodecode.com/register`_. 2. Import the OVA into your virtual machine software and launch. RhodeCode Community Edition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A VM image for RhodeCode CE is not available yet. It is something we have on our radar. In the meantime, you can switch between editions; see :ref:`Switch Between Enterprise and Community Editions ` .. _rhodecode.com/register: https://rhodecode.com/register .. _rhodecode.com/u/#download: https://rhodecode.com/u/#download .. _rhodecode.com: https://rhodecode.com