local_ollama_embedded_models

In Ollama, how to Change to Use d:/models as the Model Folder, and how to Install Qwen2.5 7b You Mentioned?

Here’s how to change the Ollama model folder and install Qwen2.5 7B:

1. Change the Ollama Model Folder

To change the Ollama model directory, you need to set the OLLAMA_MODELS environment variable to your desired directory.¹² Here’s how to do it on Windows:

• Quit Ollama: Make sure Ollama isn’t running by right-clicking the Ollama icon in the taskbar and selecting “Quit”.¹
• Open Environment Variables:
  • In Windows 11, go to Settings and search for “environment variables”.¹
  • In Windows 10, open the Control Panel and search for “environment variables”.¹
• Edit Environment Variables: Click “Edit environment variables for your account”.¹
• Set the OLLAMA_MODELS Variable:
  • If the variable exists, select it and click “Edit”. If not, click “New”.¹
  • Set the variable name to OLLAMA_MODELS and the value to your desired path (e.g., D:\models).¹
• Save Changes: Click “OK” to save your changes.¹
• Restart Ollama: Launch Ollama from the Start menu to apply the new settings.¹
• Verify the Model Folder: After setting the environment variable, you can check if Ollama is using the correct folder:
  • Open a Command Prompt.
  • Run the following command:
    Code

    echo %OLLAMA_MODELS%

  • This should display the path you set (e.g., D:\models).
  • You can also check the contents of the folder:
    Code

    dir %OLLAMA_MODELS%

  • This will list the files and directories in your Ollama models folder.

2. Install Qwen2.5 7B

To install and run Qwen2.5 7B with Ollama, use the following command in your terminal:³⁴

bash

ollama run qwen2.5:7b

This command pulls the Qwen2.5 7B model and runs it. You can then interact with the model directly in the terminal.³⁴