# Windows
This section will guide you on installing and starting NanoMQ on Windows with a zip file.
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This page takes v0.18.2 as an example, if you'd like to work with the other version, you may refer to the NanoMQ Download (opens new window) page.
Download nanomq-0.18.2-windows-x86_64.zip (opens new window), and unzip it.
To start NanoMQ, run:
nanomq start
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Note: The Windows edition is only built with the basic MQTT messaging services.
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