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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 | First you have to download a build environment. Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 and 2017 are capable of compiling PCSX2. At this time, the recommended build environment is Visual Studio 2019 Community. | ||
*[ | *[https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/ Visual Studio 2019 - Various Editions] | ||
====Downloading additional prerequisites==== | ====Downloading additional prerequisites==== | ||
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*[http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Advanced_Uninstall_Log_NSIS_Header NSIS Advanced Uninstall Header] ''Only needed if you're compiling the Installer'' | *[http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Advanced_Uninstall_Log_NSIS_Header NSIS Advanced Uninstall Header] ''Only needed if you're compiling the Installer'' | ||
A Visual C++ redistributable runtime matching the build environment major release (''Only needed if you're compiling the Installer''): | A Visual C++ redistributable runtime matching the build environment major release (''Only needed if you're compiling the Installer''): | ||
*[https:// | *[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2019 and 2017] | ||
===Installing Microsoft Visual Studio=== | ===Installing Microsoft Visual Studio=== | ||
Microsoft Visual Studio | Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 and 2017 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 2019 Community Windows Desktop. | ||
====Installing Visual Studio Community | ====Installing Visual Studio Community 2019==== | ||
Download Visual Studio Community | Download Visual Studio Community 2019 installer from the link above, and run it. | ||
# | #Run the installer. | ||
# | #Within '''Workloads''' tab make sure '''Desktop development with C++''' is checked. | ||
#I recommend keeping the default installation location. Click Install. | #I recommend keeping the default installation location. Click Install. | ||
#The components will be downloaded to your computer. | #The components will be downloaded to your computer. | ||
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#Once the installation has finished, you may be prompted to restart the system. | #Once the installation has finished, you may be prompted to restart the system. | ||
#Click Restart Now or Close depending on your situation. | #Click Restart Now or Close depending on your situation. | ||
===Installing SDKs=== | ===Installing SDKs=== | ||