Download Insomnia on Windows

Uses: Insomnia

Prerequisites

Windows

To install and run Insomnia on Windows, you need Windows 10 or later.

Download the installer

Before you install, close any open Insomnia windows. The NSIS installer can’t update files that are actively in use.

Go to the Insomnia downloads page.
Click Download for Windows.
When the download is complete, find the Insomnia.Core-nsis-11.4.0.exe file.

Run the installer

From your downloads folder, select the Insomnia.Core-nsis-11.4.0.exe file.
Click Yes to run the installer.

Follow the setup wizard

Once you’ve run the installer, you can use the Insomnia setup wizard to complete the installation.

Select your preference for the distribution of software, and then select Next.
In the Destination Folder field, enter the install location of the Insomnia file.
Click Install.
Click Finish.

FAQs

What installer does Insomnia use to install on Windows devices?

Starting in version 11.3.0, Insomnia for Windows now uses the Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) installer. This update gives you more control over your setup by allowing you to choose the installation directory that best suits your system.

How do I uninstall Insomnia from my Windows device?

Before you uninstall, close any open Insomnia windows. If any are left open, Insomnia won’t uninstall completely.
On your Windows device, go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
Find Insomnia in the list of installed applications and select the ellipsis (⋯).
Click Uninstall.
Click Finish.

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