How to Install IFM on Windows 11

IFM or the Improved File Manager is a web-based file manager that runs on your local machine. It is designed to provide users with a more modern and efficient way to manage their files. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install IFM on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, you should have the following:

• A computer running Windows 11
• An internet connection

Install Node.js

IFM is built on Node.js runtime, so you’ll need Node.js installed on your PC. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment that enables you to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser. Here’s how to install Node.js:

1. Visit the Node.js download page by going to https://nodejs.org/en/download/
2. Click on the Windows Installer (.msi) button to download the Node.js installer for Windows.
3. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard, accepting the default options.

Download IFM

Next, you will need to download the IFM source code from the official GitHub repository. Here are the steps to download IFM:

1. Visit the IFM repository on GitHub by going to https://github.com/misterunknown/ifm.
2. Click the “Code” button, and select “Download ZIP” from the dropdown menu.
3. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a directory of your choice.

Install IFM

Now that you have Node.js installed and the IFM source code downloaded, it’s time to install IFM. Here’s how:

1. Open the command prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.

2. Navigate to the directory where you extracted the IFM source code using the cd command.

3. Run the following command to install the required dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. After the dependencies have been installed successfully, you can start IFM by running the following command:

   npm start
   

5. IFM should now be running on your local machine, and you can access it by going to http://localhost:4080/ using your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install IFM on your Windows 11 computer. The process is not complicated, and with the right tools, you can get IFM up and running in just a few minutes. IFM is an excellent tool for managing your files, and we hope you find it useful.

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