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# 1. Prepare Windows

## 1. Update your graphics driver

Download drivers only from the manufacturer:

* [NVIDIA](https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx)
* [AMD](https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html)

Restart your PC after installation.

## 2. Install system components

Install these components from their official sources:

* [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable](https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/)
* [.NET 8 Desktop Runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/8.0)
* [.NET Framework 4.8.1](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net481)
* [DirectX End-User Runtime](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=35)

On 64-bit Windows, install both the **x64** and **x86** Visual C++ packages.

## 3. Restart your PC

A restart is required even if the installers did not request one.

## You are done when

* the graphics driver is current;
* all four components are installed;
* the PC was restarted after installation.