How to get this working in Windows

[jacmoe]

I had to run this in a cmd prompt before Emacs would load: setx USER my-user-name
Would probably be a good idea to mention it in the docs? :)
I put the .emacs.d directory in my user-directory/AppData/Roaming btw.

I will probably report something else, but at least it starts now.
My main OS is Linux, but sometimes I use Windows.. ;)

[eschulte]

I have no experience on using a windows machine so I can't personally help with windows instal instructions, however, if you would be willing to submit a patch to the documentation in starter-kit.org adding windows-specific install instructions I would be more than happy to apply it.

Thanks and good luck!

[mattfidler]

You could use the forked EmacsPortable.App (https://github.com/mlf176f2/EmacsPortable.App). The launcher sets the user-name in the environment before launching. It does other things as well, though so it may not be for everyone.

[jacmoe]

Thanks for the heads up, mlf176f2. :)
I think I prefer to use the starter kit as is. And I'll be sure to let you know - by means of pull requests if something needs fixing - in case anything comes up.
Not at Windows that often, to be honest. :)