# Windows

## Requirements

The supported Windows versions are Windows 10 or later, and Windows Server 2016 or later.

## Installing the Windows client

To install the client on a Windows machine, unpack the client bundle and enter the `client-windows` directory. Then click on the file `tl-x.y.z-client-windows.exe` and follow the instructions.

You will also find unpacked version of the ThinLinc Windows client under the `tl-x.y.z-client-windows-x64` directory. It makes it possible to run the client directly from the bundle or other media, like a portable application, without the requirement of installing the client.

For more information about how to configure the client, read Configuration storage.

### Unattended installation

The ThinLinc client can also be installed or upgraded silently (without the graphical installation wizard). This is done by adding the `/S` switch when running the installer:

    .\tl-x.y.z-client-windows.exe /S

This is useful when installing the ThinLinc client remotely. Similarly, the `/S` switch can also be passed to uninstall.exe to silently uninstall the ThinLinc client.

## Running the Windows client

During installation the ThinLinc client will be added to the Start menu. To start the client you select it from the Start menu.