Windows Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+ (Download from python.org)

• Git for Windows (Download Git)

• Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools (Download VC++)

Installation Methods

Method 1: Using Installer (Recommended)

1. Download the latest .exe installer from our Releases page

2. Run the installer executable

3. Follow the installation wizard

Note

Add your windows installer screenshot to the images directory when available.

Method 2: Local Build

1. Install Python (check “Add Python to PATH” during installation)

2. Verify installation:

   python --version
   pip --version
   

3. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ROBOT-RUNNER-COMMUNITY/ROBOT-RUNNER.git
   cd ROBOT-RUNNER
   

4. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   pip install robbot-runner
   

Troubleshooting

Warning

If dependencies fail to install or you encounter PyQt6 issues:

1. Remove all installed packages:

   pip freeze > installed.txt
   pip uninstall -y -r installed.txt
   del installed.txt
   

2. Clear pip cache:

   pip cache purge
   

3. Reinstall dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Fix PyQt6 versions:

   pip uninstall PyQt6 PyQt6-Charts -y
   pip install PyQt6==6.5.1 PyQt6-Charts==6.5.0 PyQt6-Qt6==6.5.1 PyQt6-sip==13.5.1
   pip install PyQt6 PyQt6-Charts