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1. Download and install [Python v2.7.18 32-bit](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-2718/) listed as `Windows x86 MSI installer` not Python 3 or the Python 2.7 64-bit.

- These dependencies will change when Natlink utilizes Python 3.
- Install [Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler for Python 2.7](https://web.archive.org/web/20190720195601/http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=44266) from web.archive.org mirror

2. Make sure to select `Add python to path`.

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1. Download Caster from the [master branch](https://github.com/dictation-toolbox/Caster/archive/master.zip).
2. Open up the zip file downloaded
3. Copy the contents of `Caster-master` folder. You can put it anywhere but it is common to use `%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Caster`.
4. Due to Python 2.7 a precompiled [regex](https://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/#regex) package needs to be installed.
Search for and download `regex` file ending in `cp27-cp27m-win32.whl`
Command prompt example `pip install regex-2020.1.8-cp27-cp27m-win32.whl`
5. Install dependencies and set up Natlink by running `Caster/Install_Caster_DNS-WSR.bat`.
4. Install dependencies and set up Natlink by running `Caster/Install_Caster_DNS-WSR.bat`.

- *Note: For this to work correctly, Python must be installed to `C:/Python27` **
- **Optional Step** for Caster's `Legion` MouseGrid- Legion Feature available on Windows 8 and above.
- *Note: For this to work correctly, Python must be installed to `C:/Python27`
- Optional Step** for Caster's `Legion` MouseGrid- Legion Feature available on Windows 8 and above.

6. The Legion MouseGrid requires [Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019 (x86).](https://support.microsoft.com/en-nz/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads) Note: Should not be needed if Windows 10 is up-to-date.

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Documented ["Microsoft Compilers for Python 2.7" is no longer supported by Microsoft](https://github.com/dictation-toolbox/Caster/issues/890)

- Fix: Install a precompiled regex package.([regex](https://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/#regex)) Search for and download `regex` file ending in `-cp27-cp27m-win32.whl`
Command prompt example `pip install regex-2020.1.8-cp27-cp27m-win32.whl` from the download location.
- Fix: Install [Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler for Python 2.7](https://web.archive.org/web/20190720195601/http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=44266) from web.archive.org mirror: [source](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43645519/microsoft-visual-c-9-0-is-required)

### Natlink Troubleshooting FAQ

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