How to Install Subversion on Windows 11

Subversion is a popular open-source version control system used for managing software code. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps to install Subversion on a Windows 11 machine.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, you'll need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

Steps to Install Subversion

  1. Download the Subversion installer from the official website at http://subversion.apache.org/packages.html#windows.
  2. Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded executable file in your downloads folder or any other folder where it was saved.
  3. Right-click on the downloaded file and select 'Run as administrator' to begin the installation process.
  4. In the installation wizard, click 'Next' to continue.
  5. Read and accept the terms of the Apache License by selecting the checkbox and clicking 'Next.'
  6. Choose the destination folder where you want to install Subversion. The default location is 'C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation.' You can change the location by clicking 'Browse' and selecting a different folder.
  7. Click 'Next.'
  8. Select the components you want to install. The default components include the command-line client, svnserve server, and mod_dav_svn server. You can add or remove components by selecting or deselecting the checkboxes. Click 'Next' to continue.
  9. Choose the installation type. The default option is 'Complete,' which installs all the selected components. You can select 'Custom' if you want to choose which components to install. Click 'Next.'
  10. Review your selections in the installer summary and click 'Install' to begin the installation process.
  11. Wait for the installation process to finish. This may take several minutes.
  12. After the installation is complete, click 'Finish' to close the installation wizard.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Subversion on your Windows 11 machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we walked you through the steps to install Subversion on a Windows 11 machine. Subversion is an indispensable tool for software developers who need to manage code changes effectively. By following these steps, you can be sure to install Subversion quickly and easily on your machine.

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