{windows} is for questions which are specific for the Microsoft Windows operating systems. Questions regarding the popular TeX distribution for Windows *MikTeX* should be tagged with {miktex} instead.
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How can I manually install a package on MiKTeX (Windows)
I'm new to LaTeX, investigating using it for some work projects. I'm using MiKTeX on Windows. My employer's locked-down network blocks the application's automatic installation function. I can take ...
15
votes
1answer
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Using Notepad++ with MiKTeX on Windows
I'm using MiKTeX 2.9 on Windows. So far I've been using LeD to compile my PDFs (using pdflatex). I want to start using Notepad++ to compile my LaTeX PDFs as I've lately become very fond of this ...
6
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4answers
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Windows API error 5: “Access is denied” when trying to compile TikZ picture
I installed PGF but are unable to compile the following document:
\documentclass[10pt]{article}
\usepackage{pgf,tikz}
\begin{document}
\begin{tikzpicture}
\draw (0,0) --(1,2);
\end{tikzpicture}
...
6
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2answers
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How do I install TeX/LaTeX on Windows 7
I am new to TeX/LaTeX. How do I install TeX on Windows 7? It seems that there are many different implementations, so which one is best for my OS?
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5answers
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pdfopen / pdfclose don't work with Acrobat/Adobe Reader XI
Can anybody explain how to get pdfopen/pdfclose working for Adobe Reader XI? If you could make your instructions as detailed as possible that would be really appreciated. I'm using Miktex 2.9 on ...
5
votes
3answers
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How to make the rmligs script available globally on Windows?
Hopefully on-topic as about "(La)TeX related software and tools"
I just learned about the rmligs script. Since it isn't available through MiKTeX (and neither through TeX Live), I downloaded the ...
15
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1answer
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What is the difference between the basic MiKTeX and the complete MiKTeX?
I am just starting out with LaTeX on Windows XP, and I was advised to install MiKTeX.
What would I get in the complete MiKTeX that isn't in basic MiKTeX?
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4answers
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How do I get started with LaTeX on Windows XP?
My only knowledge of LaTeX is that it is a markup language that lets me concentrate on the structure of my document rather than its appearance. It uses tags similar to HTML.
My problem is that I've ...
5
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2answers
1k views
Paths and Linux/Windows slash conventions
I'm working on a collaborative project and I like to organize all the supporting files for my tex documents (rather than just having everything in one flat folder). This involves referencing ...
8
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4answers
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Specifying an absolute Windows path for \includegraphics
I know that includegraphics can be used in Latex to include images into the document, but how can I specify a path for that file?
\includegraphics[]{picture-name}
Instead of asdd.jpg I want to ...
4
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2answers
3k views
Using htlatex to convert LaTeX to HTML
I appear to have htlatex and htxelatex already installed on my computer. However when I try to run them, it comes up with the message, 'I can't write on file 'texput.log''
I am trying to convert a ...
10
votes
1answer
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Impossible to save LaTeX file in Texmaker on Windows
Yesterday, I downloaded the latest version of MiKTeX and Texmaker and started using XeLaTeX. Today, I am no longer able to compile or save any .tex file. When I try to do so, a message pops up: “The ...
9
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2answers
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Where is “texmf” on a Windows install?
On UNIX you have the texmf folder in your home directory where you store packages you've installed yourself, but where is that folder on a Windows install?
Yeah, I know that if you use MiKTeX then ...
4
votes
1answer
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the memory dump file could not be found
I'm using MiKTex on Windows 8. Using the simplest tex file would bring about the error.
pdflatex.exe: the memory dump file could not be found.
\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}
...
8
votes
4answers
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How to install syntax highlight package minted on Windows 7?
I followed the instruction from this link: http://tug.ctan.org/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/minted/
Firstly, I install Python 2.7, then create a folder named Scripts in the directory:
...
10
votes
3answers
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Cross Platform LaTeX Build System
I am on Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) and would like to be able to execute one command to completely compile a PDF from source .tex files (including all required runs to get the table of contents, ...
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1answer
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How to get a list of all available (TTF-) Fonts with XeTeX?
Very neat that I can use any available Truetype font on my Windows machien with MikTex and XeTeX.
%!TEX TS-program = xelatex
%!TEX encoding = UTF-8 Unicode
\documentclass[]{article}
...
16
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2answers
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Using MiKTeX and TeX Live on the same computer?
Is there anything I should be aware of if I want to install MiKTeX and TeX Live on the same computer? Are there any problems, any incompatabilities? Is it even possible? I imagine there could be some ...
6
votes
4answers
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TeX daemon for Windows
A simple question (in theory): is there any (La)TeX distribution for Windows that is capable of running as a daemon? I am not aware that either MiKTeX or TeX Live are capable as running as daemons on ...
5
votes
2answers
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Is it possible to download TeX Live in a separate, single file?
Installation through the internet is so harsh...
For example, is there a torrent for TeX Live?
4
votes
1answer
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Change from MiKTeX to TeX Live
I'm basically a noob when it comes to dealing with packages and TeX distributions. I currently have both MiKTeX and TeX Live installed with MiKTeX as the default distribution (I think), but I would ...
3
votes
1answer
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Unable to generate pdf
I use TeXnicCenter and get the following error window after I try to compile
Even TexMaker is unable to create the pdf file.
No error is detected in the window below after compilation.
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votes
1answer
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How to edit the environment variable TEXINPUTS in winedt for adding different search paths ?
I want to edit the environment variable TEXINPUTS but i dont know how in windows platform with Winedt. I googled it many times but i didnt get what i need.
I found how to reach TEXINPUTS by: options ...
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1answer
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Windows 7: problem with TeXnicCenter, MiKTeX2.9
Please help! They have updated my computer to Windows 7, and I have tried to reinstall MiKTeX2.9 and TeXnicCenter. When I run a LaTeX program, it tries to install 412 files from CTAN, and I get the ...
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votes
3answers
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Is the Windows logo available?
I'm surprised I don't see this addressed quickly with a Google search, but I don't see it there or on this site.
Does anyone know of a Windows logo symbol in LaTeX? I used Dextify, but couldn't ...
4
votes
2answers
4k views
LaTeX editor with live preview for Windows and RTL language support?
Looking for a LaTeX editor for Windows with the following features:
Live preview. (Inherited live preview, not something achievable if you do some tricks.)
RTL language support. (Hebrew for example)
...
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6answers
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Which (La)TeX IDE(s) have good warning/error analysis
We are successfully using LaTeX at our company to create our product documentation. We have a custom document class that works OK and we currently use TeXnicCenter to edit our documentation. "We" are ...
5
votes
1answer
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Using SageTeX within Windows
Sage 5.5 was just released. It is a Linux native, is there a way to use it within windows with minimal constraints?
15
votes
1answer
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How to install arara with MiKTeX / Windows?
Arara is a tool to automate your LaTeX workflow. It comes pre-installed with TeXLive 2012. However, I could not find any reference on how to install it on MikTeX / Windows. In the documentation it ...
9
votes
1answer
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installing comicsans to TeX Live, Windows
I need help to install the comicsans package and the fonts. My system is TeX Live 2011, and Windows 7. Below is what I did:
Copied comic.ttf and comicbd.ttf in
C:\texlive\texmf-local\fonts\ttf. (I ...
9
votes
3answers
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Math Input Panel in Windows 7 and LaTeX writing
I just found out about the Math Input Panel in Windows 7,and now there is commercial software using it for LaTex writing. For example Inlage. If you have a look of their first demo video, you know ...
8
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2answers
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Install Biber in MiKTeX on a 64-bit version of Windows
The question Biblatex + Biber + Texmaker + MiKTeX describe how to use Biber with MiKTeX. But on the 64-bit version of MiKTeX Biber isn't installed.
How it is possible to install Biber on a 64-bit ...
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3answers
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How do I find which pgf version I have installed on Windows (MikTeX)?
I'm not sure how to find which version of pgf with MikTeX installed on my computer (Windows 7 - 64 bit).
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votes
4answers
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Kile document doesn't work well in WinEdt. How do I convert it?
If I save a document in Kile (on Linux) and and open it in WinEdt (Windows) my text is in a bad format.
For example:
If I have a kile document named main.tex (saved using the UTF-8 encoding) with:
...
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vote
1answer
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Compilation of LaTex in Windows? With TeXnicCenter or other software?
I am forced to use Windows -machine during certain classes, software provided by this party here. I have earlier compiled things through SSH but now trying to use Tex -softwares built for Windows ...
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2answers
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Issues with Kile live preview while running on windows
I recently downloaded Kile 2.1 via the KDEwin installer. The editor runs flawlessly, except for the live preview.
In the log and messages i get an error message saying:
[Kile] Unknown tool ...
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votes
0answers
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Problem executing script for latexdiff
I am a LaTeX beginner and new to Scripting. I try to implement this interesting solution for latexdiff and multiple files found in this question-answer before I begin writing my phd thesis. However ...
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votes
3answers
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Standalone LaTeX editor/renderer for Windows?
Is there any small and simple program (or even library) that can render LaTeX locally as you type?
I'm looking for something pretty much like this page, which auto-renders immediately as you type, ...
5
votes
1answer
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TeXLive 2011 and updmap
Well, I'm trying to install and configure TeXLive 2011 on Windows XP. As usual, a nightmare :-(. After six or seven attempts, it seems I've managed to do it but when trying to update font maps, I'm ...
5
votes
4answers
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BibDesk-like software for Windows
I'm not sure if this is a proper question for this site. But since TeX and bibliographic citations are closely linked, I'll go ahead.
I have just started using BibDesk and "I like it" is an ...
4
votes
1answer
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Fundamental package texlive.infra not present [closed]
I am attempting to install TeX Live 2011 on a Windows Vista machine. The steps I followed were:
Downloaded install-tl.zip from http://tug.org/texlive/acquire-netinstall.html.
Double clicked on the ...
4
votes
4answers
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Getting a live preview of TeX (on Windows) - for just a small snippet of code?
I wish to have a quickly updating work area so to be able to learn my LaTeX faster.
From reviewing the answers on tex.stackexchange, and from going through the list of TeX editors on Wikipedia - I ...
3
votes
1answer
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Minted shows formatted tex code instead of intended source
I use WinShell with PDFLatex on Windows 7. I managed to install Pygmentize and compile the minimum example without errors:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{minted}
\begin{document}
inline: ...
3
votes
2answers
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How to install PDFBox on Windows so it works with pax?
I am trying to use pdfpages and maintain the internal bookmarks within the included PDF files. The pdfpages README suggests using the pax package for this purpose, so I have installed that from CTAN ...
3
votes
0answers
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IguanaTex doesn't access the LaTeX process [closed]
I run IguanaTex 32-bit in Office 2010 32-bit / Windows 7 SP1 64x with MikTeX 2.9 32-bit. When I try to compile some TeX things with IguanaTeX to PPT, I get the error "Could not start process 'latex ...
3
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1answer
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multiple (concurrent) TeXLive installations on Windows XP and with WinEdt
I have been a long user of TeXLive (TL) for many years on my Windows XP machine. I currently have TeXLive 2008 installed and I would like to install the new TL2010. I have heard of the possibility to ...
2
votes
2answers
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How do I add Hebrew support to TeXLive on Windows (with pdfTeX+babel)?
I just downloaded & installed TeXLive 2012 on my Windows 7 box, including Hebrew language support. I then tried to process the following document:
\documentclass{article}
...
2
votes
1answer
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PdfLaTeX in Texmaker doesn’t work: “Could not start the command”
I have a problem with LaTeX. I have installed MiKTeX 2.9 and Texmaker, and when I try to compile a .tex file in Texmaker, I get the error
Could not start the command
When I try to build it from the ...
2
votes
1answer
251 views
Getting Gregorio to work on Windows 7
I need help trying to get Gregorio working on Windows 7 x64. I've installed TeX Live 2012 and Gregorio, and have configured TeXworks. When I try to compile a tex file, it tells me that it can't find ...
2
votes
2answers
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Unable to use python.sty package
When compiling a .tex file that uses python.sty package and contains:
\begin{python}
...
\end{python}
I keep getting an error:
./main.tex:33:I can't find file 'bin/main.py.out' \end{python}
...
