Windows

The following instructions are for installing TAO on a Windows 10 desktop for evaluation purposes. As it installs on localhost, it is not intended to be used for production.

The following instructions are for Windows Desktop and utilize an automatic installer for installation. Should you choose to install on a Windows Server you can download a zip file from the same download page as the installer we will be using and manually install it.

On the OAT download page you can directly download the installer to your system.

OAT Download Page
OAT Download Page

To download to your Windows Desktop click on the Windows Install section to expand and then click on automatically install. Depending on your browser, it will download automatically or you may be prompted to open or save the file.

After downloading, the installer can be found in the Downloads folder unless you chose a different location.

Download the windows executable file
Download the windows executable file

The installation will begin after double-clicking the file, if prompted give permission to run.

You need to authorize the installation
You need to authorize the installation

Accept the agreement and click Next to proceed.

License agreement
License agreement

Configure where you would like to install, or click Next to accept the default location.

Select the installation directory
Select the installation directory

Unclick the additional options if you do not wish to install shortcuts or click Next to accept them.

Optionally create shortcuts
Optionally create shortcuts

Click on Install to begin the installation.

Start the installation process
Start the installation process

Hit any key for XAMPP to install.

Install the XAMPP server
Install the XAMPP server

Click Finish to complete your installation.

Finsh the installation
Finsh the installation

Once completed you will have a TAO Back Office on your computer, which can be accessed through your preferred browser at http://localhost/:89 or using the ‘TAO login’ shortcut (login: demo, password: demo).

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