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updating readme for Windows 10 support fixes #679 #766

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Expand Up @@ -50,6 +50,14 @@ You will also need to install:
* If you get errors that the 64-bit compilers are not installed you may also need the [compiler update for the Windows SDK 7.1]
* Windows 7/8:
* Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 2013 for Windows Desktop ([Express][msvc2013] version works well)
* Windows 10:
* Install the latest version of npm (3.3.6 at the time of writing)
* Install Python 2.7 from https://www.python.org/download/releases/2.7/ and make sure its on the System Path
* Install Visual Studio Community 2015 Edition. (Custom Install, Select Visual C++ during the installation)
* Set the environment variable GYP_MSVS_VERSION=2015
* Run the command prompt as Administrator
* $ npm install (--msvs_version=2015) <-- Shouldn't be needed if you have set GYP_MSVS_VERSION env
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Maybe write this as:

`npm install --msvs_version=2015` (`--msvs_version` is not needed if GYP_MSVS_VERSION is set)

It renders more nicely on GH that way.

* If the above steps have not worked or you are unsure please visit http://www.serverpals.com/blog/building-using-node-gyp-with-visual-studio-express-2015-on-windows-10-pro-x64 for a full walkthrough
* All Windows Versions
* For 64-bit builds of node and native modules you will _**also**_ need the [Windows 7 64-bit SDK][win7sdk]
* You may need to run one of the following commands if your build complains about WindowsSDKDir not being set, and you are sure you have already installed the SDK:
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