MOTAR Installer for Windows

This page will guide you through the process to install MOTAR Locally for testing and demonstration purposes.

  • Download the latest MOTAR Local Installer here:

https://dyn-downloads.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/MOTAR.Installer.exedyn-downloads.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com

If your system does not have WSL installed or enabled, the MOTAR Installer will prompt you to install WSL before continuing. Read more about WSL WSL Not Installed

Running the installer requires Admin privleges on the computer used to run MOTAR.

If you did not run the installer as administrator, you will be prompted to do so once the installer starts.

Select YES

  • A few notes will display, before installation begins:

  • Press ENTER to begin the installation process.

  • The installer will check your system for requirements, install Docker and download all necessary MOTAR packages.

  • During installtion, the installer will pause with important messages and allow you time to act on those prompts.

Aborting a script with CTRL-C will only stop the active script from continuing and does NOT stop the full installation process. This may lead to an incomplete installation. Read all messages and prompts before aborting.

  • Once all checks are complete and required software installed, the latest MOTAR images will be downloaded and installed.

  • Once installation is complete, the following message will display and a web browser tab will open with your initial MOTAR setup page.

If you are following the tutorial, you may continue where you left off:

Commercial: 4 - Configure with MOTAR License

Government: 4 - Configure with MOTAR License

Troubleshooting

A small guide of solutions to common errors you may encounter during installation.

WSL Not Installed

MOTAR requires Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to be installed on the computer. You can learn about WSL from the official Microsoft site: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a Microsoft feature that allows developers and users to run a GNU/Linux environment directly on Windows. It lets you install and run Linux command-line tools, utilities, and applications without needing a separate virtual machine or dual-boot setup.

During the initial run, the installer will check your system for WSL, if not found, you will see the following message:

To install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux):

  • Open a new PowerShell window as ADMIN

  • Type: 

    • wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04

  • Ubuntu WSL will install on your machine.

  • You will be prompted by the installer to create a username/password. The WSL installer will default to your Windows username. Make note of your username and password.

If you are on Windows 10 you may be prompted for a reboot. If this happens, simply rerun the MOTAR Installer after reboot.

  • Once WSL is installed on your machine, rerun the MOTAR Installer for Windows.

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