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If this is an upgrade to an existing xLights/Nutcracker setup, make sure that you backup your existing files before installing a new version. The install process does delete any of the files required for your sequences or setup, as these files are kept in the show and media directories. Click [[Backup]] and follow the procedure to backup your existing files Menus or just press F10. | If this is an upgrade to an existing xLights/Nutcracker setup, make sure that you backup your existing files before installing a new version. The install process does delete any of the files required for your sequences or setup, as these files are kept in the show and media directories. Click [[Backup]] and follow the procedure to backup your existing files Menus or just press F10. | ||
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1. Download the required released executable file and save to any location on your Windows PC. | 1. Download the required released executable file and save to any location on your Windows PC. | ||
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Revision as of 14:10, 21 August 2015
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NOTE: The latest and all previous releases of xLights/Nutcracker for Windows can always be found in the links below. |
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Software Platforms
- Linux folks usually compile directly from Github. Stay tuned for a Linux repository.
Installation
If this is an upgrade to an existing xLights/Nutcracker setup, make sure that you backup your existing files before installing a new version. The install process does delete any of the files required for your sequences or setup, as these files are kept in the show and media directories. Click Backup and follow the procedure to backup your existing files Menus or just press F10.
Windows Installation
1. Download the required released executable file and save to any location on your Windows PC.
2. Double click on the downloaded executable.
3. The xLights setup Window will be displayed.
4. Click on Next
5. Select the destination location. Leave as is to upgrade to a new release. Follow the prompts and click on install when ready.
6. Click on Finish to complete the installation
