How to Install Kodi on Windows
Method 1 of 2:
Installing from the Windows Store
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Go to http://kodi.tv/download/ in a web browser. This will bring you to the Kodi for Windows download page.- When you install Kodi with this method, app updates will be installed automatically when your PC runs regularly-scheduled updates.[1]
- If you'd prefer to update Kodi manually, use the Installing from the Installer method instead.
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Scroll down and click Windows. It's under the 'Choose your weapon' header. A pop-up will appear. -
Click WINDOWS STORE. It's the first of the two blue buttons next to 'Release.' -
Click Get. It's a blue button near the top-right corner of the page (beneath the large 'Kodi' image that runs across the top). This opens the Microsoft Store app.- You may have to click Open Microsoft Store on a pop-up to confirm that you want to launch the app.
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Click Get. It's near the top-right corner of the Store. The 'Downloading Kodi' bar in the Store window shows the progress of your download. -
Click Launch when the download is finished. Before the app launches for the first time, you'll usually see a pop-up regarding your firewall. -
Select your firewall preferences. If you see a pop-up that says 'Windows Defender Firewall has blocked some features of this app,' choose one or both of these options:- Check 'Private networks' to ensure you can use Kodi on your own local network.
- If you also want to use Kodi on a public WiFi connection (such as in a cafe), check 'Public networks' as well.
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Click Allow access. Now that Kodi is running, you can start watching shows from your favorite sources, check out what's on live TV, and install add-ons that expand your viewing options.
Method 2 of 2:
Installing from the Installer
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Go to http://kodi.tv/download/ in a web browser. This will bring you to the Kodi for Windows download page.- Use this method if you don't want Kodi to automatically install the latest updates through the Windows Store.
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Scroll down and click Windows. It's under the 'Choose your weapon' header. A pop-up will appear. -
Click INSTALLER 32BIT. This downloads the latest version of the Kodi installer to your computer.- You may have to click Save or Download to begin the download.
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Double-click the Kodi installer. Once the file is downloaded, it'll usually be in your Downloads folder (look for the file that contains the word 'kodi' and ends with '.exe.'). -
Click Yes to allow the installer to run. If you aren't prompted to do this, just skip to the next step. -
Click Next on the Kodi Setup window. -
Read the license agreement and click I Agree. This confirms that you agree with all of Kodi's terms. -
Choose an installation type and click Next. To install the full version of Kodi (recommended), leave 'Full' selected in the drop-down menu. If you know you don't need an element of Kodi that appears in the list, remove the check mark from that element. -
Click Next. -
Select a destination folder and click Next. To make it easy to upgrade Kodi in the future, leave the default destination alone. To install Kodi elsewhere, select that location now. -
Click Install. The progress bar will reach the end once the installation is complete, and you'll see a message that says 'Completing Kodi Setup.' -
Click Finish. This closes the installer. -
Open Kodi. You'll find it in the Start menu in a folder called 'Kodi.' -
Select your firewall preferences. If you see a pop-up that says 'Windows Defender Firewall has blocked some features of this app,' choose one or both of these options:- Check 'Private networks' to ensure you can use Kodi on your own local network.
- If you also want to use Kodi on a public WiFi connection (such as in a cafe), check 'Public networks' as well.
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Click Allow access. Now that Kodi is running, you can start watching shows from your favorite sources, check out what's on live TV, and install add-ons that expand your viewing options.- If you want to upgrade Kodi to the latest version in the future, see this wikiHow.
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