You usually have the choice between a basic install and a full install. Select the version you want to install (probably the newest) and follow the instructions. Go to the MikTex webpage and choose Install MikTex from the left menu bar. Expect it to take about an hour to download and install, even with a fast connection and computer. This is the crucial component of the installation and also the biggest on disk, consisting of more than 300 MB. Users of personal computers should install the Win32 versions of these packages. Download the most current versions of both and install them following the instructions in the self-extracting installation packages. You need to download GhostView, which consists of two parts, GSView and Ghostscript.
This step is so that you can create and view postscript (.ps) files. Install a Text Editor - to type up your own LaTeX files or edit other people's filesĪll these components will take up approximately 400 MB on your computer, but have at least 600 MB free before installation to keep your computer running smoothly.
There are three easy steps for installing LaTeX on Windows:
