Getting Started is a guide designed to walk you through the basics of setting up Rainmeter, using, customizing, and ultimately creating your own skins. Before you begin, here are some frequently-asked questions about what Rainmeter is and how it works., To install Rainmeter, download the latest version from rainmeter.net, then follow the instructions below. If you are reinstalling or updating Rainmeter, you do not need to uninstall your existing copy before continuing., Rainmeter allows you to display customizable skins on your desktop, from hardware usage meters to fully functional audio visualizers. You are only limited by your imagination and creativity., Getting Started is a new user introduction to Rainmeter, covering both how to use the application, and starting guides and tutorials for creating and editing skins., To install Rainmeter, run the installer program that you downloaded, and follow the instructions. (See Installing Rainmeter if you need more detailed instructions, including steps for installing Rainmeter as a portable application.), Installing a skin in the Rainmeter Skin Installer (.rmskin) format is easy. Just double-click the file to open the package with Rainmeter's built-in Skin Installer, and follow the instructions like you did when you installed Rainmeter..