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22	Windows users can download the latest releases from our
23	`website. <https://krita.org/download/>`_ Click on the All Download Versions
24	link in the download page to get either 64bit or 32bit according to the architecture of your OS. To determine the achitecture
25	go to Windows Control Panel then click on the System Icon, your system type will be listed under the system section.
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27	We also provide paid versions of Krita for windows platform. You will get automatic updates when new versions of Krita comes out.	23		Windows users can download Krita from the website, the Windows Store, or Steam.
28	After deduction of the Store fee, the money will support Krita development. For the Windows store version you will need Windows 10.	24
29	Please check these links for windows as well as steam stores ΓÇö	25		The versions on the Store and Steam cost money, but are `functionally identical
			kamathraghavendraUnsubmitted Done Hi I have added the details about windows store and steam store in the draft branch, May I ask you to rebase this? kamathraghavendra: Hi I have added the details about windows store and steam store in the draft branch, May I ask…
			citelaoAuthorUnsubmitted Done I'll give it a shot! citelao: I'll give it a shot!
		26		<https://krita.org/en/item/krita-available-from-the-windows-store/>`_ to the
		27		(free) website version. Unlike the website version, however, both paid versions
		28		get automatic updates when new versions of Krita comes out. After deduction of
		29		the Store fee, the purchase cost supports Krita development.
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		32		Website: The latest version is always on our `website
		33		<https://krita.org/download/>`_.
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		35		The page will try to automatically recommend the correct architecture
		36		(64- or 32-bit), but you can select "All Download Versions" to get more
		37		choices.
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		39		Krita by default downloads an installer EXE, but you can also
		40		download a portable zip-file version instead. Unlike the installer
		41		version, this portable version does not show previews in Windows
		42		Explorer automatically. To get these previews with the portable version,
			remptUnsubmitted Done I would prefer not to include third-party systems like this, otherwise we'll have to mention all of them. rempt: I would prefer not to include third-party systems like this, otherwise we'll have to mention…
			citelaoAuthorUnsubmitted Done @rempt I understand the aversion to third-party systems and the maintenance hassle they can require! However, Chocolatey is basically the equivalent of Homebrew on Mac. There are official Microsoft-Chocolatey collaborations and it's mentioned in official docs. Also, as far as I can tell, the Krita package is officially maintained by KDE, too (look at the authors). I don't know for sure about that one. What do you think? citelao: @rempt I understand the aversion to third-party systems and the maintenance hassle they can…
			citelaoAuthorUnsubmitted Done Based on @alvinhochun's comments, will remove. I wasn't sure if the package maintainer "KDE Community" indicated that it was an official release. citelao: Based on @alvinhochun's comments, will remove. I wasn't sure if the package maintainer "KDE…
		43		also install Krita's Windows Shell Extension extension (available on
		44		the download page).
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		46		These files are also available from the `KDE
		47		download directory <http://download.kde.org/stable/krita/>`_.
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		49		Windows Store: For a small fee, you can download Krita `from the
		50		Windows Store
		51		<https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9N6X57ZGRW96>`_. This version
		52		requires Windows 10.
		53		-
		54		Steam: For a small fee, you can also download Krita `from Steam
			remptUnsubmitted Done This should also be updated: Vista is no longer supported. rempt: This should also be updated: Vista is no longer supported.
			citelaoAuthorUnsubmitted Done Is the requirement on the official site (Windows 7) still correct? citelao: Is the requirement on the official site (Windows 7) still correct?
			citelaoAuthorUnsubmitted Done @alvinhochun confirmed Windows 7 is correct. citelao: @alvinhochun confirmed Windows 7 is correct.
		55		<https://store.steampowered.com/app/280680/Krita/>`_.
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31	- `Windows Store <https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/krita/9n6x57zgrw96>`_	57		.. note::
32	- `Steam Store <https://store.steampowered.com/app/280680/Krita_Gemini/>`_	58		Krita requires Windows 7 or newer. The Store version requires Windows 10.
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35	To download a portable version of Krita go to the `KDE <http://download.kde.org/stable/krita/>`__ download directory
36	and get the zip-file instead of the setup.exe installer.
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38	.. warning::	60		.. warning::
39	Krita requires Windows Vista or newer.	61		Intel graphics card users: if you see a black or blank window, update your drivers!
			kamathraghavendraUnsubmitted Done This warning is not required now I think kamathraghavendra: This warning is not required now I think
			woltheravUnsubmitted Done Yeah, we switch to angle for intel users by default now. woltherav: Yeah, we switch to angle for intel users by default now.
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41	Linux	63		Linux
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