stuck - at installation of kdb

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i have downloaded 64 bit on windows- unzipped and put the folder in c: \w64..

when i double click the q.exe the window opens quickly and dissapears i cannot see do anything unable to install and learn. i tried follow the installation document but doenot have solution for this. help pls.

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Avoid double clicking as if there is an issue Windows immediately closes the window so you don't have the opportunity to see the error. Instead open a Command Prompt window and then launch kdb+ there by typing C:\path\to\your\q.exe and hitting Enter. For me this looks like:

C:\Users\rocuinneagain>C:\q\w64\q.exe
KDB+ 4.1 2024.10.16 Copyright (C) 1993-2024 Kx Systems
w64/ 16()core 32065MB rocuinneagain a-lptp-wb6reu0e 192.168.0.75 EXPIRE 2026.03.31 user@domain.com #1234

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