Installation

1.	How do I download MiKTeX?
	It is recommended that you download the “Basic MiKTeX Installer”. This allows you set up a basic MiKTeX system (see Q: 3). Download the “MiKTeX Net Installer”, if you want to set up a complete MiKTeX system (see Q: 4).
2.	How do I install MiKTeX?
	You use one of the installers to set up a a MiKTeX system: Basic MiKTeX Installer (`basic-miktex-2.8.xxxx.exe`) The “Basic MiKTeX” installer can be used to set up a basic MiKTeX system. MiKTeX Net Installer (`setup-2.8.xxxx.exe`) The “MiKTeX Net Installer” can be used to set up a complete MiKTeX system. For more information, read the section Installing MiKTeX in the MiKTeX manual.
3.	What is the “Basic MiKTeX” installer?
	The “Basic MiKTeX Installer” sets up a basic MiKTeX system. Additional packages can be installed on-the-fly. This has the advantage of keeping a minimal MiKTeX system.
4.	What is the MiKTeX Net Installer?
	This installer serves two purposes: It downloads all available package archive files to your computer. It installs MiKTeX.
5.	Is MiKTeX available on CD or DVD?
	Yes, MiKTeX is available on CD-R/DVD-R (see this page). The CD-R/DVD-R contains a live MiKTeX system, which makes it possible to run MiKTeX directly from the CD-R/DVD-R. Alternatively, the CD-R/DVD-R allows you to install MiKTeX on your hard-disk.
6.	Is it possible to download MiKTeX without the wizard?
	You can use your favorite download tool to get the contents of the CTAN directory `systems/win32/miktex`.


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