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     "### Installing OpenML\n",
-    "OpenML is used to easily import datasets and share models and experiments. You can install OpenML the normal way:\n",
-    "```\n",
-    "    pip install openml \n",
-    "```\n",
-    "\n",
-    "However, it is recommended to install the latest version via GitHub instead, including the ARFF reader.\n",
+    "OpenML is used to easily import datasets and share models and experiments. It is recommended to install \n",
+    "the latest version via GitHub, including the ARFF reader.\n",
     "With git installed, run the following:\n",
     "```\n",
     "    pip install git+https://github.com/renatopp/liac-arff@master    \n",
     "    pip install git+https://github.com/openml/openml-python.git@develop\n",
     "``` \n",
     "\n",
-    "You'll also need an OpenML account to download/upload data. If you don't have one, [go ahead and create one](http://www.openml.org)."
+    "**For Windows**, you need to have a C++ Compiler Installed. If the above install fails, you may need to install\n",
+    "this first. [Download and install Visual C Build Tools](http://landinghub.visualstudio.com/visual-cpp-build-tools)\n",
+    "\n",
+    "You'll also need an OpenML account to upload data. If you don't have one, [go ahead and create one](http://www.openml.org)."
    ]
   },
   {

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-<h3 id="Installing-OpenML">Installing OpenML<a class="anchor-link" href="#Installing-OpenML">&#182;</a></h3><p>OpenML is used to easily import datasets and share models and experiments. You can install OpenML the normal way:</p>
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-<pre><code>    pip install openml</code></pre>
-<p>However, it is recommended to install the latest version via GitHub instead, including the ARFF reader.
+<h3 id="Installing-OpenML">Installing OpenML<a class="anchor-link" href="#Installing-OpenML">&#182;</a></h3><p>OpenML is used to easily import datasets and share models and experiments. It is recommended to install 
+the latest version via GitHub, including the ARFF reader.
 With git installed, run the following:</p>
 
 <pre><code>    pip install git+https://github.com/renatopp/liac-arff@master    
     pip install git+https://github.com/openml/openml-python.git@develop</code></pre>
-<p>You'll also need an OpenML account to download/upload data. If you don't have one, <a href="http://www.openml.org">go ahead and create one</a>.</p>
+<p><strong>For Windows</strong>, you need to have a C++ Compiler Installed. If the above install fails, you may need to install
+this first. <a href="http://landinghub.visualstudio.com/visual-cpp-build-tools">Download and install Visual C Build Tools</a></p>
+<p>You'll also need an OpenML account to upload data. If you don't have one, <a href="http://www.openml.org">go ahead and create one</a>.</p>
 
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