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@@ -9,3 +9,6 @@ XAMPP is an all-in-one package with many programs. The important ones are MySQL,
 **Note 1:** If you are compiling a 32-bit server, you must use Perl 5.12. XAMPP comes with 5.16, so you will need to replace that component with the appropriate version.
 
 **Note 2:** If you use these installers, you will be required to install the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Libraries. If you don't wish to install those libraries, retrieve the zipped version from the XAMPP website.
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+1. Select the appropriate installer package for your system. It is recommended to install in your root directory (i.e. C:\xampp) to alleviate problems with permissions and folders with spaces in the name.
+2. Install the program with the following at a minimum: MySQL, Apache, PHP, and Perl.