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 - A desktop platform with the [.NET Core SDK 2.2](https://www.microsoft.com/net/learn/get-started) or higher installed.
 - When working with the codebase, we recommend using an IDE with intellisense and syntax highlighting, such as [Visual Studio 2017+](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/), [Jetbrains Rider](https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/) or [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/).
 
+[There are additional requirements for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/windows-prerequisites?tabs=netcore2x)
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 # Running osu!
 
 ## Releases