> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dante-solutions-inc.gitbook.io/dante-6.3-help-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dante-solutions-inc.gitbook.io/dante-6.3-help-documentation/readme/installation/installation-instruction-for-windows-manually.md).

# Windows Manual Installation

It is highly recommended to install DANTE software using DANTE installer following the installation wizard. Without Admin privileges, DANTE installer allows installation for *current user only* option.

In certain cases, manual installation and configuration may be needed. The installation of DANTE includes unzipping the Package following [Directory and File Structure](/dante-6.3-help-documentation/readme/installation/directory-and-file-structure.md), configure [Plugin](/dante-6.3-help-documentation/readme/installation/installation-instruction-for-windows-manually/plugin-manual-installation-for-abaqus.md), and node-locked license configuration following [Node Locked License Manual Installation Windows OS](/dante-6.3-help-documentation/readme/installation/installation-instruction-for-windows-manually/node-locked-license-manual-installation-windows-os.md).

**“DANTE\_PATH\_DIR” System Variable (Optional)**

\*DANTE\_PATH environment variable is used to specify the installation directory in DANTE versions 6.1 or earlier. in version 6.2a or later, \*DANTE\_PATH variable is replaced by **DANTE\_PATH\_DIR**, and it is optional (not recommended to use). The DANTE installation directory information is specified as below.

* Abaqus: by *usub\_lib\_dir* variable in abaqus\_v6.env file
* Ansys: by *ANS\_USER\_PATH* varaible
* Utility tools: Directory path of UI

The environment variable **DANTE\_PATH\_DIR** has the highest priority. If it is specified, the DANTE installation directory will take its value from the default. The installation directory path and DANTE version need to be assigned as ***"DANTE\_PATH\_DIR=C:\DANTE\6.2a"***