# Lime SDR 2.4 setup / config for an absolute newbie

**URL:** <https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/lime-sdr-2-4-setup-config-for-an-absolute-newbie/13260>\
**Category:** LimeSDR\
**Created:** [19 June 2026 00:07 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/lime-sdr-2-4-setup-config-for-an-absolute-newbie/13260 "2026-06-19T00:07:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Dreadest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e56c9b/32.png) [@Dreadest](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/Dreadest)\
**Post date:** [19 June 2026 00:07 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/lime-sdr-2-4-setup-config-for-an-absolute-newbie/13260/1 "2026-06-19T00:07:12Z")

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I am trying to setup a LimeSDR Mini 2.4 on my Win11 machine. I have no idea what I am doing and am completely confused by all the varying information out there. I have tried the “read me”, wikis, etc and apparently am not smart enough at this point to make it happen. I have no programming background (but very solid RF). With all the information out there (that assumes you know what you are doing) I have hit a brick wall of frustration, and here we are. Is there anyone out there that is willing to be my mentor and guide me through this process? I really want to learn, but am apparently missing a vast majority of the necessary skills / understanding to get over the finish line. I can’t walk away from the hardware investment I’ve made thus far. Any help you folks can muster is greatly appreciated. -old RF guy trying to play with new school hardware-

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**Author:** ![andrewback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@andrewback](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/andrewback)\
**Post date:** [30 June 2026 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/lime-sdr-2-4-setup-config-for-an-absolute-newbie/13260/2 "2026-06-30T10:38:22Z")

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Apologies for the delay in someone getting back to you.

Broadly speaking support is better on Linux than Windows. There is a Windows “Pothos SDR” installer, but this is maintained by third party and has not been updated in some time.

My recommendation would be to start with a well known, well supported Windows application like SDR Console:

[https://www.sdr-radio.com/console](https://www.sdr-radio.com/console)

This shouldn’t require you to install SDR drivers, since LimeSDR support is bundled as part of the software install. Which can often be the case with Windows applications.