How to Mine Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies on a Windows PC

Earlier, I talked about mining Bitcoin using Telegram Bots, from the post I established the possibility of writing a future article on realistic mining of Cryptocurrencies.

Today, I'll be discussing how mining Bitcoin can be done on a Windows PC (7, 8 & 10) or future versions, also, we'll be covering other Crypto as well.

To mine using your Windows PC, you'll need to make your PC a mining server, Please note that, mining with your PC might affect the general performance of the PC, by generating higher heat than ever, consuming Electricity than normal and might end up killing your battery in case you're Using a Laptop, also, the Mining speed depends a lot on your System Hardware.

Requirements

Active internet Connection

Quality Hardware

Mining Software

Mining Software Configuration

A simple Obedience to my instructions

Recommended Supplement (Optional)

Artificial Cooling System

Stable Electricity (Don't use your Laptop Battery)

Procedure

Assuming our first requirement is fulfilled, and we have strong hardware, you'll definitely know how strong your hardware is after first attempt, Shall we talk about the Mining Software.

A lot of mining Software and cloud mining servers are actually available but, identifying them isn't our focus, our focus is to make use of one, and for this write up, we'll be using MinerGate 

So, after creating an account with MinerGate, You still haven't gotten anything to mine with, but you do now have a Miner account, not too bad, you're on the right track, let just get our free Miner Software courtesy of MinerGate HERE (64bit only) for list of alternative miners please check Here for lists of Alternative 

So, now you have your Miner's Account plus a Mining Software, still you haven't gotten a Satoshi, shit happens, but they don't define you. Time to configure your Mining Software, 

to make this easy, I've provided images to assist you.

Step 1. Run the program

Step 2. Sign-in with your MinerGate info

Step 3. Select what to Mine (I suggest one at a time)

Experiencing something different, leave a comment, we'll be happy to help.

Happy Mining.