Unison is a cross-platform file-synchronization tool that allows you to keep two or more folders or directories in sync. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Unison on a Windows 10 machine.
Before we proceed to the installation process, make sure that your Windows 10 machine has the following prerequisites:
Download the Unison installer from the official website. You can download the latest version from this link.
Once the download is complete, double-click on the installer to start the installation process.
Click "Next" on the Unison installer welcome screen.
Review and accept the terms of the license agreement, then click "Next".
Choose the installation location where you want to install Unison or keep the default location, then click "Next".
Choose the components you want to install. We recommend that you install all components, then click "Next".
Choose the start menu folder where you want to place the Unison program shortcuts or keep the default location, then click "Next".
Click "Install" to start the installation process.
Wait for the installation process to complete. This may take a few minutes.
Once the installation is complete, click "Finish" to exit the installer.
To verify the installation of Unison, follow these steps:
Open the command prompt by pressing the "Win + R" key combination, then typing "cmd" and pressing "Enter".
Type "unison -version" in the command prompt and press "Enter".
The version number of Unison should be displayed in the command prompt, indicating that the installation was successful.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Unison on your Windows 10 machine. You can now use it to keep your files in sync between two or more folders or directories.
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