Inner-Rhythm TV: Install TortoiseSVN on Windows

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Install TortoiseSVN on Windows

Posted At : January 21, 2008 8:13 PM | Posted By : Inner Rhythm TV
Related Categories: Windows , Subversion , TortoiseSVN

Next we will install TortoiseSVN, this integrates into windows explorer and is handy for when not working in eclipse, and has some very handy shortcuts rather then using the Subversion commanline. If you haven't already downloaded the Zip File then do so now, this Zip Contains all the files required to Install Apache, SVN & Trac. there is a Video to View [QuickTime | You Tube] You can increase the size of each of the images by clicking on them, so lets get started:

In the Subversion directory of the zipp file, there is a TortoiseSVN install file called 'TortoiseSVN-1.4.7.11792-win32-svn-1.4.6.msi' double click this file.
You may get a security warning, this file is ok to run and so click the Run button.
The TortoiseSVN installer will begin, on the first screen click the next button.
The next screen is the license agreement, you should read this and if you are happy checl the Accept option and click the next button.
The following screen allows you to customise the installation, we will change the installation folder, and thus click the browse button.
This will allow you to select the location to install the files, change the install folder from c:\Program Files to c:\Apps and click the OK button.
You will be returned to the custom setup screen check everything is ok and click the netx button.
The next screen just tells you it's ready to start the install click teh install button.
The install will begin.
Once complete the Final screen is displayed, uncheck the show changelog (Unless you want to see it) and click the finish button.
You will then be told that it needs to restart your system, click Yes.
Your system will then shutdown and restart.
Once yout system has restarted to go the root directory of the unzipped files.
Right click and select copy on the data folder.
Go to the root of the C Drive (Or he drive you are installing the files to) and right click in a clear area and select Paste.
Then go into the Data foler, then the SVNRepos folder & Right click and select New > Folder.
Name this folder Project 1, and go into it.
Right click, select TortoiseSVN > Create Repository.
From the pop up select FSFS and click OK
You will then get a dialogue informing you that the Repository has been created. The next entry will show how to connect Subversion to Apache, with User Access Controls.