Questions tagged [installation]
Questions regarding installation of Blender should use this tag. Also, use the respective operating system tag: windows, mac, or linux.
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Blender 2.79B won't open [duplicate]
I am getting this "AL lib: (EE) UpdateDeviceParams: Failed to set 44100hz, got 48000hz instead" when I'm trying to open blender now. Any help would be much appreciated
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Hi, i want to install Blender so i downloaded windows64.msi version but my computer is not supporting the file
i want to install Blender so i downloaded windows64.msi version but my computer is not supporting the file. Can you suggest me which file should i install. I mention my computer specifications
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How to install import_3dm add-on properly?
I'm totally new to blender - mostly work in Rhino, but am wanting to use it to render models that I build in rhino so am trying to install the "import 3dm" addon.
I had blender 2.80 installed. Tried ...
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"Bundled python" in command console after reinstall blender 2.8, and unusual console command shows up every time
Reinstall blender. and "found bundled python" shows up every time.
Is something wrong? If so, how can I fix it?
Thank you
edit1 added the unusual console command, something to do with rigging
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Unable to install add-ons to Blender 2.82a and Blender 2.9 on a Mac [duplicate]
I am at total loss and YouTube/Google offer nothing to solve this issue.
I downloaded the .zip file for Edge-Flow Master from Github and there is no way to actually install the files.
I've opened ...
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I cannot install Animation Nodes add-on
I am trying to install an Animation Nodes add-on to Blender 2.8. I tired GraphicAll and Github respectively. The system is rejecting and error message said that I have multiple versions of animation ...
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Blender Downloads and the information required to
Where can I download a copy of the 'free' (and I use that word loosely in relation to Blender) Blender program without having to give my inside leg measurements, or signing up for a daily collection ...
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How/can you install an older version of Blender?
How or can you install an older version of Blender? The current version you can install is 2.82a, although, I would like version 2.78c. I cannot find it on the website if it exists.
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Why do I have two versions of blender?
I've downloaded blender 2.82 and installed it, but now I have two separate applications, 2.82 and my old one, 2.80. Do I just delete the old one?
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How to change "default" Blender used by Windows?
I have multiple versions of Blender installed: 2.78c(for a class I'm taking using the game engine), 2.82a and 2.83a. When I hit the Windows key and search for Blender, the default one that shows up at ...
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How to download and install an add-on hosted on github properly?
I have downloaded an add-on hosted on github today using this green 'Download/Clone' button. However, when I try to install it via User Preferences > Addons > Install it does not appear in the Add-on ...
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fSpy starting problems 2.8+?
I have downloaded and installed fSpy for linux and installed the add-on but there is very little detail on how to run and use fspy as an app to import to linux as there is no proper tutorial or ...
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2.82 signed with unknown CA?
Why is the new 2.82 signed with a cert that is not recognized by Windows? Is this typical?
I don't typically install exes with invalid or unrecognized certs.
Thanks,
Mike
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Is losing my settings upon updating a problem with the steam version of blender?
At the moment I use steam to keep blender up to date, but I think since 2.8 (or maybe 2.79 didn't update often enough for me to notice) I've been losing my settings with every update. Is this just ...
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How do I install Mantaflow into Blender 2.8.1a?
I'm new to using Blender. How do I install Mantaflow into Blender 2.8.1a?
The YouTube videos I was watching say you need to download the Mantaflow experimental branch. That branch is no longer shown ...
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Can I download and install Blender outside of Steam? [duplicate]
I currently have a falling out with Steam over a customer service issue. As a Blender subscriber (gold member), can I download and install outside of the Steam universe?
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Safe Blender Download Mirrors
blender.org seems to be down as of now. And I could not find a list of trustworthy download mirrors. Does anyone have such links in handy?
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Integrated Graphics Requirments for Newer Laptops?
I'm buying a 10th Gen Intel Core, HP laptop. The specs say it only has an Intel Graphics Coprocessor.
Will it run blender 2.8?
https://www.amazon.com/2020-HP-Touchscreen-Premium-Laptop/dp/B081SM57RY/...
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How to install for ALL users on a Mac
I need to install Blender for multiple users on a mac, but they do not have admin permissions to install themselves. I need to be able to install under my admin account for all standard users as well
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How to run the blender benchmark on windows?
I have downloaded the blender benchmark zip file but how do I install / run the benchmark in Windows ? In Mac OS this is all very simple but I really don't know what program I have to start on Windows....
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Blender 2.81 crashed now no version starts
I've never had issues with any blender version up through 2.8 64 bit and was actually using blender when i noticed that 2.81 was released. I downloaded 2.81a on Dec 5 and it opened for a few moments ...
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Where can I download older versions of Blender?
I was trying to re-download the original Blender 2.8, however it goes directly to the 2.81 download page instead.
How can I access downloads for previous versions of Blender and installers for older ...
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How to install Blender while retaining addons
Since Blender is frequently updated, how do you install the latest version while keeping all of your addons including purchased addons from 3rd parties?
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I am seeing both blender 2.8 and blender 2.81 in my program list. So can I uninstall blender 2.8?
I have previously installed Blender 2.8 and today I have updated to Blender 2.81 by downloading and installing it from blender website. I see 2 blender programs in program list, one Blender 2.8 and ...
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how to get the archieved version of 2.79b which WON'T install? [duplicate]
I want to run 2.79 and 2.8 on the same machine, but 2.8 destroyed my 2.79. I need a link to the UNINSTALLABLE v 2.79b.
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Blender GUI error after install
I have a strange start screen of Blender 2.8 on a MacOS 10.11.6 as you can see below....
I am not quite sure what is going on.
It is a clean install after a MacOS reinstall. I had an older version of ...
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Having trouble getting 2.80 on Linux
I just installed Blender and noticed my screen looked a little different from the tutorial video, so I checked my version and the Linux discovery page had grabbed me 2.79... Okay, so I tried ...
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Blender 2.76b crashes windows xp on startup
I appreciate all your helps. I find this software incompatibility very frustrating. I think I remember Blender v2.76b running successfully on my laptop machine in the past. There have been many ...
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Blender fails to start at all (version 2.80, Windows 10 x64) - why?
I tried uninstall-reinstall, tried 2.79b, and tried the portable version. Also tried running Blender.exe as Administrator, and checked for display drivers.
I am running Windows 10 x64 Enterprise. ...
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Running Blender 2.8 and 2.7 on same PC
I'm trying to run Blender 2.8 and 2.7 on same PC. When using the installer 2.8 will remove 2.7 and 2.7 won't install with 2.8 already on the PC. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Why can't I install an older version of blender after uninstalling 2.8?
So, I tried to download 2.8 yesterday and it didn't work because my graphic cards are old, so I tried to download 2.79 today and it says that there's a newer version installed and it doesn't download ...
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Where do I put the Blender folder on linux?
It might be a silly question: where do I have to put the folder extracted from .tar.bz2 in a linux machine (Debian)? Usually I use a repository to install it but with the experimental versions I never ...
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How to install 'Cycle Cameras' addon for 2.8x?
I'm using a great addon called "Cycle Cameras" made by @CoDEmanX for Blender 2.79b which I'd like to use in Blender 2.8x as well.
Fortunately there already is an updated version by @Matthias & @...
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Install Blender on macOS 10.10.5
Trying to install Blender on my Mac and I am being told that I cannot do it with my operating system (macOS 10.10.5). Is it possible?
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"another installation is already running"
I am trying to install blender for the first time. I have tried the most recent three releases and all have same problem (for me). Which is an error message saying I already have an installation in ...
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How to install dual Blender version
Still not looking fine with 2.8.
What i have tried so far -
I have 2.79 b version installed and when i installed the new version 2.8 it over lapped. Then i reinstalled again the older version.
I ...
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How can I start blender 2.8 in ubuntu 18.04
I've downloaded Blender 2.8 and extracted files to a suitable folder. But when I double click on the 'Blender' program, nothing happens.
I used the same procedure with Blender 2.79b and that works ...
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Linux KDE Debian 10 Buster Install - Blender 2.80 Exec Format Error
I just installed Debian 10. I've downloaded Blender 2.80 64-bit from the official site. When I double click the "blender" executable nothing happens. When I open a terminal in the same folder and run ....
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Unable to install Sverchok on 2.80 - Could anyone help
I downloaded Sverchok from Github - but when I try to enable it I am getting the following error:
I am using Blender 2.80 Portable on Win 10 64bit.
I have no problem installing any other add-ons or ...
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Can anyone get RenderMan to install in the latest version of Blender 2.8? I have tried everything that I can think of
Can anyone get RenderMan to install in the latest version of Blender 2.8? I have tried everything that I can think of, such as taking the -master out of the file name. But, it will still not install. ...
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Blender 2.8 causes all other versions to not run!
After installing 2.8 i use it for 5 min then it stops responding and crashes. I try to reopen and the console is blank and it never ends up working. All other versions of blender i have installed also ...
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Can't install 2.8
I have been using 2.8 Alpha. Today I tried to install the 2.8 release and it comes up with an error "The specified account already exists" I've tried everything I know to do and no joy.
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Where to download Blender's complete package?
Where do I go to download the whole install package, e.g., blender-2.80-50ccbe6bb233-win64?
I assume Blender will update again, and I do NOT connect my workstation to the internet at all, nor my ...
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2.80 install wiped out 2.79
I just installed Blender 2.80. Went well, new version looks good. BUT... it wiped out my existing 2.79 exe and won't let me reinstall 2.79. I need 2.79 to do scenery development for Xplane 11. What ...
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How to get the previous version back after installation
Help need 2.79 version back. Im not yet familiar with 2.8. I download & installed the new version 2.8. Thinking it will install separately but it overlap the older version. All my settings and ...
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Are the servers overloaded? [closed]
Download speeds plummet down to zero after trying to download either zip files or the installers for the current version.
EDIT: Downloading via Steam worked, thanks.
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I can't open Blender 2.8 files after I save them. Because it tries to open with 2.79
Blender 2.79b is installed (from .exe) on my computer, currently. And I just downloaded the Blender 2.8 release candidate 2 (.zip).
When I create something in Blender 2.8, after I save it, I cannot ...
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Can I have both 2.79 and 2.8 on my system? Will one interfere with the other?
I have Blender 2.79 on my Windows 7 system.
I want to install 2.8, but I'm completing some courses which use 2.79.
If I install 2.8, will it automatically replace 2.79?
Will they interfere with ...
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Do "make install" on different Linux sytem than the one used for "make bpy"
I have successfully built Blender-2.80-Beta as bpy (as in make bpy) for linux in Ubuntu 18. Also when i do make install on the ...
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I Can't Open Blender 2.75 or Higher When Installed, Console Flashes and Closes Instead
Whenever I try to install some of the more recent versions of Blender and run them, all I get is a console flash and a blank, gray Blender window before both of them close themselves entirely.
I've ...
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