New World Scheduler (NWS) is software system designed for Jehovah’s Witnesses to help with scheduling and organizing your congregation.
NWS consists of three separate packages that all work together:
NWS Desktop System Requirements
Any computer with Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or Windows 11 can run NWS Desktop.
- Please make sure you have Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 installed. This can be installed via Windows Update or from the Microsoft website.
NWS Desktop should also run fine on Windows tablets or Surface Pro devices using an ARM processor. However NW Scheduler will not run on Windows S mode. You will need to leave S-Mode to install NW Scheduler.
NWS Desktop can also be installed on Apple Mac computers and Linux computers running a Windows Emulator.
NWS Desktop cannot be installed on Chrome OS, iOS or Google Android or Amazon devices.
NWS Mobile and NW Publisher app can be installed on Apple iOS, Google Android and Amazon devices.
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Have an Apple Mac? See How to install New World Scheduler on Apple Mac
New World Scheduler is available in 100+ languages
It is used by thousands of congregations in 170+ countries
Before Installing NWS Desktop
Before installing or updating NWS Desktop, please note the following:
- It is recommended to be a Windows Administrator. If you are a computer expert, you may be able to install without being a Windows Administrator, but this may cause problems. Please see How to check if you are a Windows Administrator
- Some anti-virus software causes problems when installing or updating NWS Desktop, so if you have problems installing or updating, please either change anti-virus programs (we recommend simply using the free, inbuilt Windows antivirus) , or disable your antivirus software before updating.
- You must be running Microsoft DotNet Framework 4.8 or greater to use NWS Desktop. DotNet Framework comes free with Windows Updates. Please ensure you have all the latest Windows Updates before installing NWS Desktop.
- Your Windows Profile must be saved when you logout or restart your computer. NWS Desktop needs a stable and working Windows User Profile to successfully save your data, settings and registration information.
Install NWS Desktop on Windows
- Note: Please first see Before Installing or Updating NWS Desktop
- Note: If you have an Apple Mac, please see How to Install NWS Desktop on Apple Mac
- Visit our Download page and Download the latest version.
- After the Setup file has downloaded, double-click to run the Setup file and install NWS Desktop
- You should install NWS Desktop to the default location. If you choose to install to any other lactation, you may have problems.
- Note: This is usually C:\Program Files\ or C:\Program Files (x86)
Installing NWS Desktop on Apple MAC
Thousands of brothers worldwide successfully run NWS Desktop on Apple Mac.
Please see How to install NWS Desktop on Apple Mac computers.
Otherwise, you can also run NWS Mobile natively on Apple macOS computers.
Installing NWS Desktop on Linux
Some brothers have had success installing NWS Desktop on a Linux computer, either running a Windows Emulator or using WINE.
However we are unable to assist with doing so. We do not own any Linux computers, nor do we have any experiencing installing Windows software on Linux computers.
Please either ask a local brother in your congregation who is good with computers to assist you, or ask a local computer technician.
Otherwise, you can run NWS Mobile on Apple and Android mobile devices.
Problems Installing NWS Desktop
If you have any problems installing or running NWS Desktop:
- Review Before Installing or Updating NWS Desktop and ensure:
- You are logged in as a Windows Administrator
- Your Antivirus software is disabled
- You have all the latest Windows Updates installed
- You are using a Standard Windows User Profile
- Make sure NWS Desktop is closed
- Make sure all Templates and other NWS Desktop files are closed
- Re-download NWS Desktop from our website
- Install NWS Desktop
- Note: You will not lose any data if you re-install or install again.
Use a standard Local Windows User Account (Profile)
- NWS Desktop Data and Settings are encrypted and stored inside your local Windows User Account (Profile).
- E.G. C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\NW Scheduler
- If your User Profile is stored on a Cloud or Network Drive (E.G. OneDrive), NWS Desktop may have problems.
- Note: Some workplace computers save User Profiles to a network drive. Contact your local I.T. Department for assistance.
- If you are using a company or work computer, NWS Desktop may not work correctly. Your I.T. Department may set Windows to automatically delete User Profiles when you logoff. Contact your local I.T. Department for assistance.
- Some public computers (e.g. at Libraries) or work computers will automatically delete User Profiles after log-off. NWS Desktop will not work correctly on these computers. Contact your local I.T. Department for assistance.
- If Local User Profiles are not enabled, your NWS Desktop may have problems. NWS Desktop does not use Roaming Profiles.
If you still have problems after following all of the above steps, please Contact Us.
Please also include screenshots of the Error Message you receive, and please verify you are logged in as a Windows Administrator, your Antivirus software is disabled, and you have the latest Windows Updates.
Using NWS Desktop on a Kingdom Hall computer
New World Scheduler may be installed and used on a Kingdom Hall computer.
In lands of limited resources, not everyone may own a computer. A Kingdom Hall computer can be an excellent way to allow all appointed brothers to use New World Scheduler. In some cases, multiple congregations could even use the same Kingdom Hall laptop.
You will require a Congregation License.
The first brother should:
- Create a Windows User Account for themself
- Login to their Windows User Account
- Install and setup New World Scheduler
- Enable and Setup Congregation Sharing
Each other brother should:
- Create a Windows User Account for themself
- Login to their Windows User Account
- Open New World Scheduler
- Click Open a Congregation from Sharing
The same process could be followed by other congregations sharing the Kingdom Hall.
- Note: New World Scheduler data is encrypted and stored inside the local Windows User Account. Therefore, to ensure proper privacy and security of your NWS data, a separate local Windows User Account should be create for each brother.
Accessing multiple NW Scheduler congregations at the same time
Sometimes there is a need to access multiple NW Scheduler congregations at the same time.
- E.G. When merging to splitting congregations, or when moving to a new congregation
NWS Desktop only allows you to access 1 congregation at a time. To access more than 1 congregation, you can do any of the following:
- Use multiple computers
- Install a Virtual Machine on your computer
- Create multiple Windows User Profiles. Each profile can open 1 congregation.
Common Questions
Any computer with Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or Windows 11 can run NWS Desktop.
- Please make sure you have Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 installed. This can be installed via Windows Update or from the Microsoft website.
NW Scheduler should also run fine on Windows tablets or Surface Pro devices using an ARM processor. However NW Scheduler will not run on Windows S mode. You will need to leave S-Mode to install NW Scheduler.
NW Scheduler can also be installed on Apple Mac computers and Linux computers running a Windows Emulator.
NW Scheduler cannot be installed on Chrome OS, iOS or Google Android or Amazon devices.
NWS Mobile and NW Publisher app can be installed on Apple iOS, Google Android and Amazon devices.
Yes! Please see Install New World Scheduler on Apple Mac
No, and there are no plans to change this.
To install and run New World Scheduler you must please use either:
- Desktop computer or Laptop running Windows or Mac
- Linux computer running a Windows Emulator.
Apple iOS, Google Android and Windows S-Mode are mobile operating systems that are very limited and were not designed for developing complex desktop applications. They also have very limited and restrictive data storage, and often rely on cloud storage to function.
Congregation data is stored on your local computer only.
Tablets and phones are wonderful tools for attending meetings & the ministry, but they are not designed for deep study, research, congregation management and scheduling.
It is entirely reasonable that all appointed brothers own a simple and affordable laptop or desktop computer. That way they can use Watchtower Library, write and print talks, perform in-depth research, write correspondence to the branch and perform other congregation duties.
In fact, a cheap laptop can be purchased for just a few hundred dollars, which is cheaper than an iPad and many smart phones!
Only the NW Publisher app (designed for publishers) runs on iOS, Android and Amazon phones and tablets.
This likely means you are not using a Standard Windows User Profile
Please see Use a Standard Windows User Profile
Yes, please see NW Scheduler on a Kingdom Hall Computer
Yes, please see Accessing multiple NW Scheduler congregations at the same time