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https://youtu.be/eDO2DJls8_4?si=yRVPDROeU0kC6Lw2

🔧 What You Need Before Starting

A Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) system.

Around 3GB of free space.

Internet connection to download the software.

You don’t need Linux or WSL for a basic setup — GROMACS now works natively on Windows using prebuilt installation

✅ Step-by-Step GROMACS Installation (Using Precompiled Installer)

Step 1: Download the GROMACS Installer

1. Visit the official site: https://manual.gromacs.org

2. Go to Downloads → Choose the latest Windows .exe Installer (e.g., gromacs-2023.4-win64.exe).

3. Click to download.

Step 2: Run the Installer

1. Double-click the downloaded .exe file.

2. Follow the installation wizard:

Choose default install location (e.g., C:\Program Files\GROMACS).

Select "Add GROMACS to system PATH" if prompted (optional but useful).

Finish installation.

Step 3: Open GROMACS Command Prompt

After installation:

1. Open Start Menu → Search for “GROMACS Command Prompt”.

2. This opens a special terminal with GROMACS already set up.

Step 4: Test the Installation

Type:

gmx --version

If installed correctly, you’ll see the version info like:

GROMACS version: 2023.4

GIT SHA1:

🧪 Optional: Running Your First Test

To test GROMACS further, type:

gmx help

Or run the “water box” simulation tutorial from the GROMACS documentation: 👉 https://manual.gromacs.org/documentation/current/tutorial

Notes

You don’t need Linux or Cygwin for most academic work now.

If you need advanced speed (GPU support, scripting), consider installing via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

❓Need More Help?

If you get errors or need help running simulations:

Check GROMACS User Forums

You looking to install GROMACS on a Windows system and would appreciate any guidance or resources. you understand that GROMACS is primarily developed for Linux-based environments, so you open to using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) or any other recommended method. If anyone has a step-by-step guide or tips to ensure a smooth installation, that would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

Quick and dirty installation

To install GROMACS on Windows, the most recommended and stable method is through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This allows you to run a Linux environment directly on Windows, which is ideal since GROMACS is primarily developed for Linux systems.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:

✅ Option 1: Install GROMACS via WSL (Recommended)

📺 Helpful Video Tutorials

• .Install GROMACS on Windows using WSL (YouTube) – beginner-friendly1
• .Install GROMACS with GPU support (YouTube) – for advanced users2

🧠 Alternative: Native Windows Installation (Advanced)

If you prefer not to use WSL, you can compile GROMACS natively on Windows using Visual Studio Build Tools, CMake, and FFTW. This method is more complex and less commonly used. A detailed tutorial is available here

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Would you like help with a specific step, or should I generate a script to automate the WSL-based installation for you?

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4azHp0b540

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDO2DJls8_4

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZkVxWD58N8