Install NZBGet for WIndows via package managers

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Winget

  1. Make sure you have winget installed. Modern Windows versions have winget already pre-installed. Winget documentation.
  2. To install nzbget, run from a Command Prompt:
winget install nzbget

Chocolatey

  1. Install chocolatey package manager. Installation instructions can be found here.
  2. To install nzbget, run from an elevated Command Prompt:
choco install nzbgetcom

Post-Install

  1. Start NZBGet via start menu or desktop shortcut
  2. NZBGet puts an icon into the tray area (near clock) and opens a browser window
  3. In the web-interface (browser window) go to settings page:
    • Setup your login credentials in section SECURITY
    • Add one or more news-servers in section NEWS-SERVERS
    • Save settings and reload NZBGet