How to Install Cisco Packet Tracer on Windows 10

Cisco Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulation tool for networking practice, education, and training. Here’s a step-by-step guide for installing Cisco Packet Tracer on Windows 10. Learn Cisco…

Step 1: Download Cisco Packet Tracer

1. Create a Cisco Networking Academy Account
   • Visit the Cisco Networking Academy website.
   • Sign up for a free account if you don’t already have one. You’ll need this account to download Packet Tracer. If you don’t know how to download Cisco Packet Tracer, visit here.
2. Download Packet Tracer
   • Log in to your Cisco Networking Academy account.
   • Navigate to the “Resources” section and look for “Download Packet Tracer.”
   • Choose the version compatible with Windows 10.

Step 2: Install Cisco Packet Tracer

1. Locate the Downloaded File
   • After the download completes, go to the folder where the .exe file is saved.
2. Run the Installer
   • Double-click the .exe file to begin the installation process.
   • If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to allow the installation.
3. Follow the Installation Wizard
   • Select your preferred language and click OK.
   • Accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA) and click Next.
   • Choose the installation directory (default is recommended) and click Next.
   • Click Install to start the installation.
4. Complete the Installation
   • Once the installation is complete, click Finish.
   • You may choose to launch Packet Tracer immediately or later.

You can follow with the below screenshot.

This is the Cisco Packet Tracer version 8.2.2 for the last version. After you click Finish, it will launch the program that you have to create an account with Cisco Packet Traver and Sign in.

Step 3: Launch and Sign In

1. Open Cisco Packet Tracer
   • Double-click the Packet Tracer shortcut on your desktop or find it in the Start menu.
2. Sign In
   • Use your Cisco Networking Academy credentials to log in.
   • If you’re using the guest login, you’ll have limited features.

Note: When opening the Cisco Packet Tracer for the first time, it will notify you to Sign in for an account and has some error that makes you cannot Cisco Packet Tracer like the below screenshot.

When an error like this you cannot use your Cisco Packet Tracer

Solution: To solve this problem please follow the steps on How to solve Login failed Cisco Packet Tracer is Shutting down with steps 2 here to going on. If you cannot solve that problem with step 2, you can try with step 1 and step 3.

Additional Tips

• Check System Requirements: Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for Packet Tracer, such as 4GB of RAM and sufficient disk space.
• Update Regularly: Periodically check for updates to ensure you’re using the latest version.
• Use Tutorials: Cisco provides tutorials and labs to help you get started with Packet Tracer.

With these steps, you should have Cisco Packet Tracer successfully installed and ready to use on your Windows 10 system. Enjoy exploring and simulating network scenarios!