How to install Git Annex on Windows 11

Git Annex is a versatile, cross-platform file synchronization and sharing tool that allows you to manage your files across different devices and platforms.

In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Git Annex on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed:

• Git for Windows (version 2.32.0.minimal.1 or later)
• Windows 11 operating system

Installing Git Annex

Follow these steps to install Git Annex on Windows 11:

1. Open a web browser and go to the Git Annex downloads page.
2. Under the "Windows" section, click on the "64-bit msi installer" link to download the installation package.
3. Once the download is complete, double-click the file to begin the installation process.
4. The Git Annex installer wizard will appear. Click "Next" to proceed.
5. In the next window, review the license agreement and click on the "I accept the terms of this license agreement" checkbox, then click "Next" to continue.
6. Choose the installation directory where you want to install Git Annex or use the default location, then click "Next" to proceed.
7. In the next window, click on the "Install" button to start the installation process.
8. Wait for the installation process to complete.
9. Once Git Annex is installed, click "Finish" to close the installer wizard.

Verifying the Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify that Git Annex is installed correctly by opening a command prompt and entering the following command:

git annex version

If Git Annex is installed correctly, you should see the version number displayed in the command prompt.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the step-by-step process of installing Git Annex on Windows 11. With Git Annex, you can easily share and manage files across different devices and platforms. Now that it's installed, you can start using Git Annex to manage your files. Happy annexing!

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