How to run Lua scripts on Windows

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1. Download the binaries from this link;
2. Unpack the downloaded archive in your preferred directory;
3. Set lua54.exe as the default program for .lua files.

Step 3 in detail:

1. Right-click on any .lua file, open Properties;
2. Click Change... in the "Opens with:" field;
3. Select "Choose an app on your PC" option;
4. Navigate to the lua54.exe file located in the unpacked archive and click "Open";
5. Choose the lua54.exe entry that has now appeared in the list of available apps, and select "Set default";
6. Save changes and run the desired script by simply clicking on it.

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