How to Install WeeChat on Windows 10

WeeChat is a popular IRC client that can be used on different platforms, including Windows. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to install WeeChat on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 operating system
• Administrator access

Installation Steps

1. Download the WeeChat installer from their official website: https://weechat.org/download/
2. After the download completes, double-click the "weechat-latest.exe" file to start the installation process.
3. If Windows 10 displays a security warning, click "Run anyway" to proceed.
4. Choose a directory where you want to install WeeChat. By default, the program is installed in C:\Program Files\WeeChat.
5. Click "Next" to continue, and the installation will start.
6. Once the installation is complete, click "Finish" to close the installer.

Usage of WeeChat

1. Open the Start menu and enter "WeeChat" in the search bar.
2. Click on the WeeChat icon to launch the program.
3. You can now connect to an IRC server by typing "/server [server]" (replace "[server]" with the name of the server you wish to connect to).
4. To begin chatting, join a channel by typing "/join #[channel]" (replace "[channel]" with the name of the channel you wish to join).

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WeeChat on your Windows 10 computer.

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