# Installation Prerequisites

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These prerequisites are also packaged in the complete installation setup package. See [Installing the Windham Portfolio Advisor](/installation/installing-the-windham-portfolio-advisor.md#where-can-i-download-the-windham-portfolio-advisor)
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The following prerequisite components are for 64-bit operating systems required by the Windham Portfolio Advisor.

| Prerequisite Component                            | Download URL                                                                                |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0                      | <https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851>                            |
| Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile       | <https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24872>                            |
| Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package | <https://files.windhamlabs.com/wpa/prerequisites/vcredist_x64(2008_30729_MCR).exe>          |
| Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package | <https://files.windhamlabs.com/wpa/prerequisites/vcredist_x64(2010).exe>                    |
| MATLAB Compiler Runtime 8.0                       | <https://files.windhamlabs.com/wpa/prerequisites/mcr_signed/MCR_R2012b_win64_installer.zip> |
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