# Installing Claude Code on Windows 11 > A friendly installation guide even beginners can follow --- ## Before You Begin ### Who is this guide for? - Windows 11 users - No development experience - New Claude Code users ### How long will the installation take? It's estimated to take **about 1 hour and 30 minutes**. Take your time! ### Programs to Install | Order | Programs | In simple terms? | |:---:|---------|------------| | 1 | VS Code | A program similar to a notepad for writing text
# Installing Claude Code on Windows 11 > A friendly installation guide even beginners can follow --- ## Before You Begin ### Who is this guide for? - Windows 11 users - No development experience - New Claude Code users ### How long will the installation take? It's estimated to take **about 1 hour and 30 minutes**. Take your time! ### Programs to Install | Order | Programs | In simple terms? | |:---:|---------|------------| | 1 | VS Code | A program similar to a notepad for writing text
