# Windows
This section will guide you on installing and starting EMQX on Windows with a zip file.
TIP
It is recommended only to use EMQX for development and testing on Windows. And it is recommended to run EMQX with Docker.
Download http://emqx-5.0.14-windows-amd64.tar.gz (opens new window), and unzip it.
To start EMQX, run:
./bin/emqx start
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