diff --git a/docs/windows.md b/docs/windows.md index 17d72f42..72c5d32c 100644 --- a/docs/windows.md +++ b/docs/windows.md @@ -46,3 +46,17 @@ the explorer window by hitting `+R` and type in: - `explorer %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Ollama` contains the binaries (The installer adds this to your user PATH) - `explorer %HOMEPATH%\.ollama` contains models and configuration - `explorer %TEMP%` contains temporary executable files in one or more `ollama*` directories + + +## Standalone CLI + +The easiest way to install Ollama on Windows is to use the `OllamaSetup.exe` +installer. It installs in your account without requiring Administrator rights. +We update Ollama regularly to support the latest models, and this installer will +help you keep up to date. + +If you'd like to install or integrate Ollama as a service, a standalone +`ollama-windows-amd64.zip` zip file is available containing only the Ollama CLI +and GPU library dependencies for Nvidia and AMD. This allows for embedding +Ollama in existing applications, or running it as a system service via `ollama +serve` with tools such as [NSSM](https://nssm.cc/). \ No newline at end of file