How to download and Install OpenEMR 7.0.3 on Windows (Step-by-Step Guide)

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In the case that you did not already know, OpenEMR 7.0.3 is currently regarded as one of the best open-source Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software and is utilized by doctors globally. It is best known for its many features, including appointment management, patient billing, medication dispensing, and so much more. And the cherry on top is that it is free! The software was recently launched and comes with better features and more security improvements than its predecessors. This article explains how to download and install OpenEMR version 7.0.3 step-by-step.

Step 1: Obtaining OpenEMR 7.0.3

Before installing OpenEMR 7.0.3, you will first need to download it from the OpenEMR official website.

Instructions for downloading:

  1. Go to the OpenEMR official website: [https://www.open-emr.org/] (https://www.open-emr.org/).

  2. Proceed to the Downloads page.

  3. Select your operating system (Windows, Linux, or MacOS) and download OpenEMR 7.0.3.

  4. Click Download and wait for the process to finish.

Step 2: Installing OpenEMR 7.0.3

Depending on which OS you utilize, the installation process for OpenEMR will differ. Below are more comprehensive methods for each operating system.

Installing OpenEMR 7.0.3 on Windows

1. Unzip the Files: Locate your OpenEMR zip file that you previously downloaded.

2. Downloading the File: To get the software, use the web link provided to download the OpenEMR 7.0.3 file.

3. Extract the File: The file should automatically download into your default file saving location. You can navigate to the folder titled "OpenEMR 7.0.3 where you should now find a zipped file. This zipped file needs to be extracted, a process that can be simply completed by utilizing a tool such as WinRAR or 7-Zip.

4. Set Up the Required Tools: After you have extracted the folder, please navigate to the subfolder and find the subfolders titled “apache2” and “MySQL.” Once in there, right-click them and select the option Install. In case you do not have these two programs readily available, they are necessary to download prior to OpenEMR setup on your laptop. Follow the steps outlined below on how to install it:

  • Head to https://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/files/releases/

  • Click “download” version 7.0.3 to start downloading an installation file.

  • Open the downloaded file named OpenEMR 7.0.3 and navigate within it until you find a file titled setup exe.’Double clicks on setup.exe,` which will trigger the installation process; follow all on-screen steps if prompted, and the software should install conveniently for you.