How to Install Geany on Windows 10

Geany is a lightweight and easy-to-use open-source integrated development environment (IDE) that runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to install Geany on Windows 10.

Step 1: Download Geany

Visit the official Geany website at http://www.geany.org/ and click on the "Download" button.

Geany Homepage

Select the appropriate version for your operating system, which in this case is Windows. Click on "Windows" to expand the section, and then click on "Stable Release".

Geany Download Page

Download the installer file for Geany.

Step 2: Install Geany

Double-click on the downloaded installer file to start the installation process.

Click "Next" to continue with the installation.

Geany Installation - Step 1

Read and accept the License Agreement.

Geany Installation - Step 2

Choose the destination folder for the installation, or keep the default settings.

Geany Installation - Step 3

Choose the components to be installed, or keep the default settings.

Geany Installation - Step 4

Select the additional tasks to perform, or keep the default settings.

Geany Installation - Step 5

Click "Install" to start the installation process.

Geany Installation - Step 6

The installation process will take a few minutes to complete.

Geany Installation - Step 7

Click "Finish" to complete the installation process.

Geany Installation - Step 8

Step 3: Launch Geany

After the installation completes, you can launch Geany from the Start menu or by double-clicking on the desktop shortcut.

Geany Shortcut on Desktop

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed Geany on Windows 10. Now you can use Geany as your primary IDE for programming in various languages, including Python, Java, C++, and many others.

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