Zero-K is an open-source real-time strategy game that can be downloaded and played for free. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to download and install Zero-K on your Windows 10 computer.
To install Zero-K, you need to have the following requirements:
Open your preferred web browser and navigate to https://zero-k.info/.
On the homepage, click on Download which will take you to the download page.
Scroll down, and you will see a section labeled Windows.
You will see two download options. The first one is an installer while the second is a portable zip package.
The installer will automatically add Zero-K to your Windows start menu, meaning you can easily access it anytime. However, it will take a bit longer to download as it contains extra files to help with the installation process. We recommend this option if you want an easy-to-use installation process.
The portable option allows you to run the game from anywhere without installing it. However, it does not integrate into your Windows start menu, so you will have to navigate to the folder every time you want to play. We recommend this option if you do not want to install anything on your computer.
Choose the option that suits you best, then click on the corresponding download button. For this tutorial, we will use the installer option.
After downloading the installer, locate it on your downloads folder and click on it to launch the installation process.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Zero-K on your computer. You will be asked to agree to the license terms, choose a destination folder, and create desktop shortcuts.
Once the installation is complete, you will see a message that Zero-K has been successfully installed. Click on the Finish button to close the installation wizard.
You can now launch Zero-K from your Windows start menu or desktop shortcut if you chose to create one.
When you launch Zero-K for the first time, it will prompt you to download and install additional files like maps and mods. Click on Yes to initiate the download.
Wait for the additional files to download and install. This process may take some time, depending on the speed of your internet connection.
Once the download is complete, click on Play to launch the game, and you can enjoy playing Zero-K on your Windows 10 computer.
That's it! You have successfully installed Zero-K on your Windows 10 computer. You can now enjoy playing this epic real-time strategy game.
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