How to Install Photonix on Windows 11

Step 1: Download Photonix

Visit the Photonix homepage at https://photonix.org/ and download the latest version of the software. Save the downloaded file to a location that is easy to access.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Photonix requires some dependencies to run properly. You will need to install the following packages:

• Node.js
• npm

To install Node.js, visit the official Node.js website at https://nodejs.org/en/ and download the installer. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Node.js on your Windows 11 computer.

After installing Node.js, open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and enter the following command to install npm:

npm install npm@latest -g

This will download and install the latest version of npm on your computer.

Step 3: Install Photonix

After installing the dependencies, it's time to install Photonix. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the directory where you saved the downloaded Photonix file using the cd command.
3. Extract the downloaded file to a directory of your choice. You can use any file extraction tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the files.
4. Once the file has been extracted, navigate to the extracted directory using the cd command.
5. Run the following command to install Photonix:

npm install

This will download and install all the required packages for Photonix.

Step 4: Run Photonix

After completing the installation, you can now run Photonix. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the Photonix directory using the cd command.
3. Run the following command to start Photonix:

npm start

This will start the Photonix server.

Step 5: Access Photonix

After starting the Photonix server, you can access the application by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000. The Photonix interface will be displayed in your browser, and you can start using the application.

Conclusion

Installing Photonix on Windows 11 is a straightforward process. By following these steps, you can install Photonix and start using it. Please note that Photonix is still in active development, so you may encounter some bugs or issues while using the application.

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