IntelliJ IDEA is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) for Java and Kotlin programming languages. It offers many features and tools to help developers write, debug, test, and refactor code. IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate is the premium edition of the IDE, which includes additional support for web development, database management, and enterprise technologies.
In this article, we will show you how to install IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate 2018.7.3 on Windows 10. This version was released on April 29, 2023 and it supports Java versions from 7 to 19. It also includes various bug fixes and improvements.
To download the installer, go to the official website of JetBrains and click on the Download button under IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate. You can choose either a Free 30-day trial or a Paid license depending on your needs. You will be redirected to a page where you can select the operating system and the download option. For Windows, you can choose either an .exe file or a .zip file.
We recommend using the .exe file as it is easier to install and update. Click on the Download .exe button and save the file to your preferred location.
Once the download is complete, locate the file and double-click on it to run the installer. You will see a welcome screen with the JetBrains logo and the version number of IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate. Click on Next to continue.
You will be asked to choose the installation folder for IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate. The default location is C:\Program Files\JetBrains\IntelliJ IDEA 2018.7.3. You can change it if you want, but make sure you have enough disk space for the installation. Click on Next to proceed.
You will be presented with a list of options to customize your installation. You can select or deselect the following components:
Select the options that suit your preferences and click on Next.
You will see a summary of your installation settings and the required disk space. Click on Install to start the installation process. The installer will copy the files and create the shortcuts and associations. This may take a few minutes depending on your system speed and internet connection.
When the installation is finished, you will see a confirmation screen with a checkbox to run IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate. You can also choose to import settings from a previous version of IntelliJ IDEA if you have one installed. Click on Finish to exit the installer.
You can launch IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate from the desktop shortcut or from the Start menu. You will see a splash screen with the JetBrains logo and the version number of IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate while it loads.
When it opens, you will be greeted by a welcome screen with several options to start your project. You can create a new project, open an existing project, check out a project from version control, or configure your IDE settings.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate 2018.7.3 on Windows 10. You can now enjoy the powerful features and tools of the leading Java and Kotlin IDE.
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