Emacs in Microsoft Windows FAQ

Where to download emacs for Windows?

• Download Emacs for Windows/Mac

Where is emacs init file on Microsoft Windows?

• Emacs init file location in Microsoft Windows

How to list environment variables?

• Windows Environment Variable Tutorial

How to Start Emacs by Command Line?

Launch PowerShell , then type for example:

~/Downloads/emacs-29.4/bin/runemacs.exe

How to start emacs in graphical user interface?

Go to emacs folder, then in the “bin” dir, then click on file runemacs.exe

How to start emacs with default dir at home dir?

• Start Emacs at Home Dir on Microsoft Windows

How to disable Ctrl+Space on Windows

• Disable Windows Control+Space Alt+Space Shortcuts

How to disable Ctrl+Alt+s in Microsoft Windows?

• Disable Ctrl+Alt+S Shortcut for HP Support Info

How to run PowerShell or Bash in emacs?

• Emacs Init: Change Default Shell (PowerShell)

Setting Environment Variable for Emacs Only

• Emacs: Environment Variables

Install Linux Tools

• Linux Tools Needed by Emacs on Windows

Setting Up Emacs Daemon on Microsoft Windows

• I do not recommend running emacs daemon.
• I'd recommend setup emacs so when it starts it doesn't prompt for any questions. So you can start any number of emacs process, independent from each other.
• Emacs daemon server has lots complexities, especially on Microsoft Windows.