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Expand Up @@ -99,6 +99,14 @@ If you prefer to download and install the VSIX file directly:
* Verify VS Code version 1.84.0 or later
* If VS Code Marketplace is inaccessible, try the Open VSX Registry method

**Windows Users**
* Support for Windows is currently limited
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We may want to remove this, see https://kilo-code.slack.com/archives/C09FDJ2GEF6/p1762343779458429

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Removed that line ✅

* If you encounter errors, ensure **`PowerShell` is added to your `PATH`**:
1. Open **Edit system environment variables** → **Environment Variables**
2. Under **System variables**, select **Path** → **Edit** → **New**
3. Add: `C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\`
4. Click **OK** and restart VS Code

## Getting Support

If you encounter issues not covered here:
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