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7 changes: 4 additions & 3 deletions Docs/articles/Installation/Running.md
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Expand Up @@ -77,11 +77,12 @@ the typical Cosmos developer provides more than enough functionality.

### VMWare Player

VMWare Player can be downloaded [here](https://www.vmware.com/go/getplayer-win).
VMWare Player is discontinued as of April 30, 2024. Please use VMWare Workstation which is free.

### VMWare Workstation

VMWare Workstation (paid version) can be downloaded for a free trial [here](https://www.vmware.com/go/getworkstation-win).
VMWare Workstation can be downloaded [here](https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion).
*VMWare Workstation used be paid but is now free as of November 11, 2024*

## QEMU

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Not supported at this time.


*Last updated on 24 March 2024.*
*Last updated on 30 Novemeber 2025.*
4 changes: 2 additions & 2 deletions Docs/articles/Installation/UserKit.md
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Expand Up @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ for DevKit / running on Linux see [DevKit](DevKit.md)
* **Visual Studio 2022** - [Download](https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs.aspx)
* **Visual Studio 2022 Workload: .NET Desktop** - .NET Desktop development
* **.NET 6.0** - [Download](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53321)
* **VMware Player or Workstation** VMware Player is free, so that is recommended instead - [Download](https://www.vmware.com/uk/products/workstation-player/workstation-player-evaluation.html)
* **VMware Player or Workstation** VMware Workstation is now free, so that is recommended. - [Download](https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion)
* **Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable** - [Download](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26999)

### Installing Cosmos
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4. Wait for the install to progress. **Tip:** At the end the installer may look like it has stalled, but it is still doing something in the background. WAIT for the "Finish" button to become available.
5. Cosmos should now be installed. Follow other tutorials to find out how to create your first OS.

*Last updated on 24 March 2024.*
*Last updated on 24 November 2025*