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===Downloading the Prerequisites=== | ===Downloading the Prerequisites=== | ||
====Downloading build environment==== | ====Downloading build environment==== | ||
First you have to download a build environment. Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 and 2015 are capable of compiling PCSX2. At this time, the recommended build environment is Visual Studio 2015 Express | First you have to download a build environment. Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 and 2015 are capable of compiling PCSX2. At this time, the recommended build environment is Visual Studio 2015 Community, as Express does not support the ATL libraries used by GSdx ((issue 970)[https://github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/issues/970]). | ||
*[http://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs Visual Studio 2015 - Various Editions] | *[http://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs Visual Studio 2015 - Various Editions] | ||
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===Installing Microsoft Visual Studio=== | ===Installing Microsoft Visual Studio=== | ||
Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 and 2015 are capable of compiling PCSX2. Depending on whether or not you develop professionally, as well as other factors, you may or may not have access to a copy of Microsoft Visual Studio Professional. This guide will cover the installation and configuration of Visual Studio 2015 Express for Windows Desktop. | Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 and 2015 are capable of compiling PCSX2. Depending on whether or not you develop professionally, as well as other factors, you may or may not have access to a copy of Microsoft Visual Studio Professional. This guide will cover the installation and configuration of Visual Studio 2015 Community and Visual Studio 2015 Express for Windows Desktop. | ||
====Installing Visual Studio Community 2015==== | |||
Download Visual Studio Community 2015 installer from the link above, and run it. | |||
#On components selection screen select everything under Programming languages - C++. Everything else is optional. | |||
#I recommend keeping the default installation location. Click Install. | |||
#The components will be downloaded to your computer. | |||
#Once done downloading, they will then be installed. | |||
#Once the installation has finished, you may be prompted to restart the system. | |||
#Click Restart Now or Close depending on your situation. | |||
====Installing Visual Studio Express 2015 for Windows Desktop==== | ====Installing Visual Studio Express 2015 for Windows Desktop==== | ||
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[[File:Vs-express-2015-1.png|frameless]] | [[File:Vs-express-2015-1.png|frameless]] | ||
[[File:Vs-express-2015-2.png|frameless]] | [[File:Vs-express-2015-2.png|frameless]] | ||
===Installing SDKs=== | ===Installing SDKs=== | ||