Install DevStackBox

DevStackBox ships as a Windows NSIS installer. Administrator rights are required because the default install location is C:\devstackbox.

Download

Get the latest Windows x64 installer from:

• devstackbox.com/download
• GitHub Releases

Install

1. Run the .exe installer (accept the UAC prompt when asked).
2. Choose the install directory if prompted (default: C:\devstackbox).
3. Launch DevStackBox from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.
4. Open the app and start Apache and MySQL when you need them.
5. Open http://localhost/phpmyadmin to confirm the stack works.

Auto-updates

DevStackBox checks for updates and can install them in place. See Upgrading for what happens during an upgrade.

Uninstall

Use Windows Settings → Apps → Installed apps, find DevStackBox, and uninstall. Your sites under www and data under %LOCALAPPDATA%\devstackbox are preserved according to the uninstaller options.

Next steps

• Upgrading - in-place updates and www preservation
• Troubleshooting - if services fail to start
• Roadmap - planned features