Complete Guide to Installing XBMC for Windows, from Top to Bottom

It’s been quite some time since we wrote our original guide on how to install XBMC for Windows and we have since released the new XBMCHUB Wizard for Windows as well. Since we didn’t have one guide that explained the whole process from A to Z, we figured why not go ahead and write a new one? Please continue reading and you’ll be up and running with XBMC for Windows in no time at all.

COMPLETE GUIDE TO INSTALLING XBMC FOR WINDOWS, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

PART 1 – INSTALL XBMC

Step 1: Download the latest stable XBMC software package for Windows.

Step 2: Double Click the file you just downloaded to start the Installer.

Step 3: Allow your computer to run the software, if prompted, by clicking the “Run” button.

Step 4: Follow the Installer’s process by clicking “Next” when prompted.

Step 5: Wait a few minutes while the installation process finishes.

Step 6: The Installer will tell you when it’s completed, just click “Finish” to close the Installer.

Step 7: Launch and Exit XBMC at least once prior to continuing.

PART 2 – CONFIGURE XBMC

Step 8: Download and Install the “XBMCHUB Wizard” application by following the on screen setup prompts.

If you’re experiencing issues moving forward, try temporarily disabling your anti-virus as a troubleshooting step.

Step 9: Launch the new “XBMCHUB Wizard” application for the first time from the start menu.

Step 10: Click on the “Configure this PC” button at the bottom of the application window.

Step 11: Wait about ten minutes form the configuration process to complete.

Step 12: Once complete, a green checkmark will be displayed in the middle of the application window.

Step 13: That’s it, you can now close the XBMCHUB Wizard and start using XBMC again!

Congratulations! We’ve summed it all up for you, it’s now easier than ever to Install XBMC for Windows. If you can’t figure out how to install it by now, your computer is either a wreck or you need to read the instructions more carefully next time. Check out our Forums for assistance with anything and be sure to tell your friends about us.