How To Install Odoo in Windows?

Implementing an ERP is a significant step forward for your company's production, efficiency, and organization.

But now that you've made the decision, you must save it to your computer. Regrettably, ERPs are notoriously difficult to set up.

Odoo provides IT help and deployment, albeit at a cost. If you're a small firm or just use a few of Odoo's modules, you might wonder if the extra expenditure is worthwhile.

This article is for you if you already have Odoo or are curious about how tough it is to set up. Continue reading for a step-by-step guide on installing Odoo on Windows.

Odoo Fundamentals

Before we begin, there are a few things to know about Odoo that will affect the installation procedure.

Odoo is a business management system that allows you to manage your whole company from a single location. While Odoo is intended for small and medium-sized businesses, it may be expanded to thousands of users.

Odoo is available in several versions:

• Demo: This version of Odoo is stripped-down and serves as a learning tool.

• Community: Odoo Community is Odoo's free version. It has a library of community-created add-ons, but it is still limited.

• Enterprise: Odoo Enterprise is the premium edition. It has additional hosting options as well as more modules that are paid per module.

Odoo Configuration

Make sure you have the following items before installing the Odoo software: 

• A computer with Windows 10 installed 

• A network connection

• Access to the internet

Although we wrote this instruction primarily for Windows 10, the changes in installing Odoo on other operating systems are minor. The one exception is a setting in Windows 8, which we'll discuss when we get to it.

There are many installation options available depending on the version of Odoo you're running. We'll go over each of these.

Odoo Demo Installation

The demo installation is the simplest to set up because it is so basic. If you haven't committed to Odoo yet and want to see if it's right for you, we recommend starting with this one.

Everyone should experiment with the demo before downloading the full-fledged version of Odoo to obtain a sense of how Odoo should work when correctly configured and become acquainted with some of the modules.

Simply click this link to launch a sample instance on your PC.

To use the demo, you don't even need to download anything. You only need a browser.

Odoo SaaS Installation

This Odoo version is identical to the demo in that you do not need to "install" it.

The main distinction between the two is their functioning. The SaaS version of Odoo is a fully functional version that may be used either temporarily or permanently.

To begin, browse this site and select the modules you wish to utilize. If you just pick one, you can use it indefinitely with an infinite number of people.

To use more than one, you must either join up for a fifteen-day free trial or enter your Enterprise purchasing information.

If you want to dive deeper into Odoo, mix and match modules, or stick with a browser-based program, the SaaS version is ideal.

Packages Installers 

This is the location where you will download a program onto your computer.

Package installers are ideal for people who prefer more freedom and customization than the browser alternative while still requiring a relatively straightforward installation process.

The package installers place the responsibility of system update and maintenance on the user.

1. Download the installer, either the Community or Enterprise version from the nightly server or from the download page. Make sure you choose the Windows version for any choice, as well as your selected Odoo version.

2. After downloading, launch the.exe file. Note that Windows 8 may display a warning stating, "Windows protected your PC," which will prevent the download. Simply choose "More Info" and then "Run Anyway."

3. Accept the Windows pop-up asking whether you want to allow the software to make modifications to your device.

4. At this point, simply follow along with the installation, answering the questions.

Install the source code

The source installation is the most time-consuming of the Odoo installation alternatives. As a result, it is not suggested for people who do not wish to make too many modifications to Odoo.

However, for those who want to get their hands dirty, this version is even more flexible and allows you to run multiple Odoo versions.

1. First, get the source code, either as a zip file or via git.

• Get the zip file from the nightly server or from the Download page. If you select zip, you must extract the file.

• Git is easier to use, but it is a lot larger application. The Community version may be found on GitHub. This download will require a git client. Use the following command: https://github.com/odoo/odoo.git clone Use this to get add-ons if you have Enterprise: https://github.com/odoo/enterprise.git clone

2. Next, you must install and set up two apps.

• Use this installer to install Python. Select "Add python.exe to Path," check the pip box and reboot.

• PostgreSQL is then used for local databases. Include its bin directory in your path. Then, using the pg admin GUI, create a user. To connect, click on the server, then pick an object, create, and lastly login/group role. Fill in your -username (Role Name) and password (Definition). Finally, on the privileges tab, check the boxes next to "Can log in?" and "Create database?"

3. Next, on the Workloads tab, download the C++ build tools from Microsoft to prepare for installing the dependencies.

4. Look in the Odoo Community's root file for the requirements.txt file to identify Odoo's dependencies. Then, under your installation's Community Path, execute pip on the file you discovered in the previous step.

C:\> cd \CommunityPath

C:\> pip install setuptools wheel

C:\> pip install -r requirements.txt

5. You may now use Odoo-bin to start Odoo!

Conclusion

Installing an ERP system might appear to be a daunting process. Fortunately, Odoo has made it accessible to users of all ability levels. As a consequence, there is a version for everyone, from those who like the convenience of a browser-based application to those who are eager to explore what Odoo has to offer.