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@@ -110,7 +110,10 @@ Install [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop).
 
 Install the latest version of Python 3.10 (64-bit) [from python.org](https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/). Make sure to check the "Add Python 3.10 to PATH" checkbox on the first page of the installer.
 
-Install [poetry](https://python-poetry.org/):
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+Install Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater. Get it with ["Microsoft C++ Build Tools"](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/) and make sure to select "Desktop development with C++" when installing.
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+Install [poetry](https://python-poetry.org/). Open PowerShell, and run:
 
 ```
 python -m pip install poetry