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*Best for a standard Windows setup with automatic shortcuts.*
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***New Install & Upgrade:**
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1. Download and run `Diffuse_vX.X.X.exe`.
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2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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### 2. Standalone Version
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1. Download and extract **Diffuse_vX.X.X.zip**
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*A fast SSD with plenty of free space is recommended, as model downloads can be large.*
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*Best for custom drive locations.*
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**New Install:**
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1. Download and extract `Diffuse_vX.X.X.zip` to your preferred folder.
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2. Run `Diffuse.exe`.
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2. Run **Diffuse.exe**
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**Note:** A fast SSD with plenty of free space is highly recommended, as model downloads can be large.
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Diffuse will automatically:
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- Install an isolated portable Python runtime
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- Create the required virtual environment
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- Download the selected model from Hugging Face
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**To Upgrade:**
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1. Download the new version.
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2. Extract the contents.
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3. Copy and overwrite all files into your existing Diffuse folder.
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**Note:** Overwriting ensures your existing configurations and downloaded models remain intact while updating the core app.
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### First-run notice
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On first launch or when loading a model for the first time, setup may take several minutes while Python, dependencies, and model files are downloaded and initialized. This is expected behavior.
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### First-run Notice
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On the first launch or when loading a model for the first time, setup may take several minutes while components are initialized. **This is expected behavior.**
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Diffuse will automatically handle the following:
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***Portable Python:** Installs an isolated, portable Python runtime.
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***Environment:** Creates the required virtual environment.
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***Models:** Downloads the selected model files from Hugging Face.
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No manual Python setup is required.
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No manual Python setup or coding knowledge is required.
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