These batch files (.bat) facilitate easy and automatic installation and updating of QGIS on Windows, using the OSGeo4W official recommended installer.
Run them regularly to ensure your Windows installation of QGIS is always the latest version!
qgis_ltr_install_update.bat - This batch file installs and updates the most stable QGIS-LTR version (Long-Term Release).
qgis_install_update.bat - This batch file installs and updates the current stable version of QGIS.
qgis_both_install_update.bat - This batch file installs and updates both the stable versions of QGIS (QGIS-LTR and QGIS).
To use a batch file for the first time, follow these steps:
- Download the desired batch file (.bat).
- Move the file from the Downloads folder to a local disk folder of your choice.
- Create a desktop shortcut for the batch file (.bat).
- Double-click on the shortcut to execute the batch file and install QGIS.
Periodically double-click on the shortcut (e.g., weekly) to keep your QGIS installation up-to-date.
When you run the batch file, it checks for available updates and, if any are found, updates and replaces only the necessary QGIS components.