===== Software Installations =====
==== Quick Links ====
  * [[https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/currentCS/m/java/l/1027503-installing-c-and-java-development-tools-for-frc|WPI Instructions for installing development software]]
  * [[https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/currentCS/m/java/l/1027504-installing-the-frc-update-suite-all-languages|FRC Update Suite (Driver Station, roboRIO update utility, various other utilities)]]
  * [[https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/currentCS/m/java/l/1035724-3rd-party-libraries|3rd Party Libraries (Rev Robotics (SPARK motor controller), CTRE Phoenix Toolsuite (CAN Devices), various external sensors/actuators)]]
 

==== Preparing the laptop or workstation ====
The following instructions assume that you are either doing a fresh install of Windows 10 or the machine already has a functioning Windows 10 installation. Previous versions of Windows may work with these instructions and subsequent installs but may need some tweaking.
  - **Windows 10 installation**
    * [[.:windows10: | Fresh Install of Windows 10 via usb stick]]
    * [[.:windows10:settings | Windows 10 post install configuration and useful settings]]
  - **Virus and Malware Protection Install**
    * [[.:windows10:virus-protection: | Install Instructions]] 
  - **Additional Installations**
    * [[.:windows10:chrome | Chrome Web Browser]]
    * [[.:windows10:winrar | Winrar package software]]

==== FRC Installs ====