How to Access DeepSeek Models on Windows PC for FREE

Learn to run DeepSeek AI models on Windows PC using Ollama! Free setup in 2 minutes – install Ollama, choose your model size (1.5B to 14B), and start exploring AI capabilities today

https://youtu.be/tuItBEmaF7Q

Requirements

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A Windows PC with Docker installed
• Internet connection for downloading the required files

Step 1: Install Ollama

1. Visit the official Ollama website at https://ollama.com/download
2. Download and install the Windows version
3. Follow the installation wizard’s instructions

Step 2: Available DeepSeek Models

Ollama provides access to DeepSeek models of different sizes. You can choose the one that best fits your needs:

• DeepSeek 1.5B: Lightweight model, ideal for basic tasks
• DeepSeek 7B: Medium-sized model with good performance
• DeepSeek 14B: Largest model, best for complex tasks

Step 3: Running DeepSeek Models

Open your terminal and use these commands to run different DeepSeek models:

ollama run deepseek-r1:1.5b   # For the 1.5B model
ollama run deepseek-r1:7b     # For the 7B model
ollama run deepseek-r1:14b    # For the 14B model

Step 4: Setting Up Open WebUI (Optional)

For a more user-friendly interface, you can set up Open WebUI using Docker:

docker run -d -p 3000:8080 \
  -e OLLAMA_API_BASE_URL=http://host.docker.internal:11434/api \
  -v open-webui:/app/backend/data \
  --name open-webui \
  --restart always \
  ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui:main

After running this command, access the WebUI at http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Testing Your Setup

Try this sample prompt to test your installation:

Create a Kubernetes Deployment YAML file for an nginx web server. The deployment should have 3 replicas, use the latest nginx image, and expose port 80 inside the container.

Benefits of Using DeepSeek with Ollama

• Free access to powerful AI models
• User-friendly interface with Open WebUI
• Multiple model sizes to choose from
• Easy setup and management
• Perfect for developers and enthusiasts

Conclusion

You now have access to DeepSeek models right on your Windows PC! Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or AI enthusiast, this setup provides a powerful and free way to explore AI capabilities. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube video for a visual guide to this process.

Resources

• Ollama Library: https://ollama.com/library/deepseek-r1
• Official Ollama Download: https://ollama.com/download