There[SQ]s no "MikroTik RouterOS for Windows" in the sense of a native Windows application that provides the full RouterOS functionality. RouterOS is a Linux-based operating system specifically designed for MikroTik routers and other network devices. It[SQ]s not designed to run directly on Windows.

However, you can interact with MikroTik devices running RouterOS from a Windows machine in several ways :

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WinBox:

This is a dedicated graphical application for Windows (and other operating systems) that allows you to manage MikroTik routers remotely. It provides a user-friendly interface for configuring almost all aspects of the RouterOS. This is the primary way most Windows users interact with MikroTik devices.

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Command-line interface (CLI):

You can connect to a MikroTik router via SSH or Telnet from the Windows command prompt or PowerShell and use the RouterOS command-line interface. This is more powerful for advanced users but requires a deeper understanding of the RouterOS commands.

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API:

RouterOS has a robust API that allows for programmatic control and automation. You can write scripts (e.g., in Python) on your Windows machine to interact with the router.

In short, while RouterOS itself doesn[SQ]t run on Windows, several tools and methods allow Windows users to fully manage and control MikroTik devices running RouterOS. WinBox is the most common and user-friendly option.