Download and install Ollama on Windows

Last verified: 2026-09-06

1. Download Ollama for Windows from https://ollama.com/download/windows (OllamaSetup.exe)
2. Run OllamaSetup.exe and finish the installer (adds ollama to PATH)
3. Optional winget install: winget install Ollama.Ollama
4. Open PowerShell and verify: ollama --version
5. Pull a model: ollama pull llama3.1
6. Run a chat: ollama run llama3.1
7. Optional: run as a background service — Ollama starts with Windows; API listens on http://localhost:11434
8. Optional: OpenAI-compatible endpoint at http://localhost:11434/v1 for Cursor, Continue, and other local apps

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