How to Install Vim 9.1 on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

This step-by-step guide explains how to download, install, and verify Vim 9.1 on Windows 10 and Windows 11.


Step 1: Download Vim

  1. Go to the official Vim website:
    https://www.vim.org/download.php
  2. Under Windows, click on the latest version: gvim_9.1.1825_x64.exe to download.
    (The file name is usually in the format gvim_9.x.x_x64.exe.)

Step 2: Install Vim

  1. Run the installer and click Yes when the User Account Control prompt appears.
  2. Select the installer language ➡️ click OK ➡️ Next.
  3. Read the License Agreement, tick "I accept the terms of the license agreement" ➡️ click Next.
  4. During setup, make sure to check the option "Create .bat files" ➡️ Next ➡️ Next ➡️ Install.
  5. Once installation is complete, click Finish.

Step 3: Launch Vim

  • Double-click gVim 9.1 desktop shortcut to launch Vim in normal mode.
  • Double-click gVim Read Only 9.1 to launch Vim in read-only mode.
  • Double-click gVim Easy 9.1 to launch Vim in insert (easy) mode.

Step 4: Verify Installation

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:

vim --version

If Vim version details are displayed, the installation was successful.


🎉 Congratulations! You have successfully installed Vim 9.1 on Windows 10/11.

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