> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ltonetwork.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ltonetwork.com/node/anchor-node/installation-guide/untitled.md).

# Windows

The LTO anchor node is comprised of a set of two [Docker](https://www.docker.com/) containers. Use *docker-compose* as orchestration tool.

### Docker Desktop

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1. Download [Docker Desktop for Windows](https://hub.docker.com/editions/community/docker-ce-desktop-windows).
2. Double-click `Docker Desktop for Windows Installer.exe` to run the installer.
3. Docker does not start automatically. To start it, search for `Docker` and select *Docker Desktop for Windows* in the search results.
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For more detailed instructions please read the [Installation guide in the Docker documentation](https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-windows/install/).

*Docker Desktop includes docker-compose, so it's not needed to install that separately.*

### Start the node

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1. Download the [docker composer configuration file](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ltonetwork/lto-anchor-node/master/docker-compose.yml) for LTO anchor node.
2. In PowerShell (or another terminal) run `docker-composer up`.
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