How to Install Emacs 30.2 on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

In this video, we learn How to Install Emacs 30.2 on Windows 10/11 (2026).

Below is a Step-by-Step Guide to Install Emacs 30.2 on Windows 10/11:

Step 1: Download the Official Emacs Installer
1. Go to the GNU Emacs download page.
https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/do...
Visit the official Emacs download section and go to the Windows build section. Click on 'nearby GNU mirror' or 'main GNU FTP server' link.
2. Click on the latest Emacs Windows release 'emacs-XX/' (eg: emacs-30/).
Look for a file named like 'emacs-30.2-installer.exe' (or whatever the latest version is at the time). These are the precompiled, signed Windows installers.
3. Click on it to download the installer to your PC.

Step 2: Run the Installer
1. Double‑click the downloaded .exe file emacs-30.2-installer.exe.
If prompted by Windows User Account Control, choose 'Yes' to allow changes.
2. Click 'Next' on the installer welcome screen and click on 'OK'.
3. Choose an install location. The default folder is usually fine (e.g., 'C:\Program Files\Emacs'). Click on 'Next'.
4. Click 'Install' and wait for the installation to complete.
5. When Installation is complete, click 'Close'.

Step 3: Add Emacs to PATH
1. Press Win + R, type below and press Enter:
sysdm.cpl
2. Go to Advanced tab
3. Click Environment Variables
4. Under System variables, select Path and Click on 'Edit'.
5. Click 'New' and paste below:
C:\Program Files\Emacs\emacs-30.2\bin
(adjust if your path is different)
6. Click OK → OK → OK.

Step 4: Verify & Launch Emacs
1. Open Command prompt and type below command:
emacs --version
Emacs version will be displayed if installed successfully.
2. Open Command prompt and type below command to launch Emacs:
emacs

Emacs Download Link:
https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/do...
Reference Guide:
https://skillquesters.blogspot.com/20...

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0:00 Introduction
0:14 Download the Official Emacs Installer
1:30 Run the Installer
2:47 Add Emacs to PATH
3:56 Verify & Launch Emacs
5:13 Reference Guide