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ComfyUI In Windows

Set Up ComfyUI Windows Portability​

Follow these simple steps to set up ComfyUI_windows_portable on your Windows machine. This guide is written in easy-to-understand language and is beginner-friendly.


Step 1: Download ComfyUI Windows Portable​

  1. Open your browser and go to the official ComfyUI GitHub repository: ComfyUI GitHub.
  2. Look for the Releases section and download the latest version of ComfyUI_windows_portable.zip.
    • Ensure you download the portable version for Windows.

Step 2: Extract the Files​

  1. Once the download is complete, locate the file in your Downloads folder.
  2. Right-click on the file ComfyUI_windows_portable.zip and select Extract All.
  3. Choose a folder where you want to extract the files. For example, you can create a new folder named ComfyUI in **C:**.
  4. Click Extract to unpack the files.

Step 3: Install Required Dependencies​

  1. Before running ComfyUI, you need Python 3.10 or later installed on your system.
    • Download Python from the official website: https://www.python.org.
    • During installation, ensure you check the option Add Python to PATH.
  2. Install Git if not already installed:

Step 4: Download a Checkpoint Model​

To start using ComfyUI, you need a checkpoint model. This model is required to generate results.

Clip Models​

Download the files below and place them in the ComfyUI > Models > Clip folder.

VAE Models​

Download the file below and place it in the ComfyUI > Models > VAE folder.


Step 7: Install Required Python Packages​

  1. Open the folder where you extracted ComfyUI.
  2. Locate the run_nvidia_gpu.bat or run_cpu.bat file.
  • If you are using an NVIDIA GPU, use run_nvidia_gpu.bat.
  • If you don’t have a GPU or want to run it on CPU, use run_cpu.bat.
  1. Double-click the chosen file. It will:
  • Automatically install the required Python libraries (like PyTorch and other dependencies).

Step 8: Start the ComfyUI Interface​

  1. After the dependencies are installed, the script will automatically launch ComfyUI in your default browser.
  2. If it doesn’t open automatically:
  • Look for the URL in the terminal, usually something like http://127.0.0.1:8188.
  • Copy the URL and paste it into your browser to access the interface.

Start the ComfyUI Interface Folder Path


Step 9: Test Your Setup​

  1. Once the interface loads, test by adding sample workflows or generating a small task.
  2. If everything works, congratulations! Your ComfyUI setup is complete.

Browser Screenshot


Troubleshooting Tips​

  • Issue: Python not found
    Ensure Python is installed and added to your PATH during installation.

  • Issue: Files not extracting
    Check if you have enough disk space or permissions in the folder where you're extracting the files.

  • Issue: Dependencies not installing
    Make sure your internet connection is active, as it will download packages during setup.


Final Notes​

  • Always ensure your drivers (especially GPU drivers) are up to date.
  • If you face any issues, refer to the official ComfyUI documentation.

Happy exploring with ComfyUI!