Mercurial is a version control system that allows developers to manage their source code efficiently. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Mercurial on Windows 11.
Before we start, make sure your Windows 11 system meets the following requirements:
The first step in installing Mercurial is to download the installation package. You can download it from the official Mercurial website at https://www.mercurial-scm.org/.
Click on the "Download" button, and select the appropriate version of Mercurial for your system. Choose between a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Mercurial. Once you have made your selection, click on the "Download" button again to start the download process.
After downloading the installation package, locate it in your Downloads folder. Double-click on the installer file to begin the installation process.
You may be prompted by the User Account Control (UAC) to grant permission to the installer to make changes to your system. Click "Yes" to allow the installer to proceed.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Accept the license agreement, and choose the installation location for Mercurial. By default, Mercurial installs to C:\Program Files\Mercurial.
Once you have completed the installation process, you can launch Mercurial by opening a command prompt and entering "hg" to test that it has been installed correctly.
Mercurial comes with some default settings that you can configure to optimize the tool for your use case. One of the most common settings to update is the username.
Open a command prompt and enter the following command to set your username:
hg config --global ui.username "Your Name <your.email@example.com>"
Replacing "Your Name your.email@example.com" with your name and email address.
Mercurial is now installed on your Windows 11 system, and you can begin using it to manage your source code. Remember to consult the Mercurial documentation or community forums for assistance with more advanced features, and happy coding!
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