> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wpahelp.windhamlabs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wpahelp.windhamlabs.com/installation/installing-the-windham-portfolio-advisor.md).

# Installing the Windham Portfolio Advisor

## System Requirements

| Minimum                        | Recommended                                          |
| ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Microsoft Windows 7            | Microsoft Windows 10                                 |
| Any Intel or AMD x64 processor | Intel x64 processor with more than two logical cores |
| 1.5GB of HDD space             | 1.5GB SSD space                                      |
| 1GB RAM                        | 8GB or more                                          |
| No specific graphics card      | Hardware accelerated graphics supporting OpenGL 3.3  |

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Please note that the desktop software does not support installations on shared or network drives.
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## Downloads

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The current version of Windham Portfolio Advisor is 3.0.0.10430
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### :gear: Install the prerequisites for the WPA

For new users, new workstations, and for clients who do not have [prerequisites ](/installation/prerequisites.md)installed, please follow the install order of the frameworks required for the WPA to run described in :

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[Installation Prerequisites](/installation/prerequisites.md)
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Once that is complete, proceed with the core installation kit below.

### :gear: Core Installation Kit (without Prerequisites)

For clients who have prerequisite components installed, download the core kit:

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Windham Portfolio Advisor Installer (prerequisites not included)
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