diff --git a/src/en/general-development/setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md b/src/en/general-development/setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md
index a3e32e18f..a9254df77 100644
--- a/src/en/general-development/setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md
+++ b/src/en/general-development/setup/server-hosting-tutorial.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ The only modifications you can do to a packaged server build is with the ``serve
 If you wish to modify your server to add your own content. You will need a [proper development environment](./setting-up-a-development-environment.md) with your changes and then [package your own custom build.](#level-2-server-with-custom-code).
 ```
 
-1. Download and install the [.NET 8 Runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0). You only need "x64" under "run console apps" not "hosting bundle" from the downloads page.
+1. Download and install the [.NET 8 Runtime](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0). You only need "x64" under "run console apps" not "hosting bundle" from the downloads page. If you know how to use winget ``winget install Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.8``
 2. Download the latest version of the server from [our builds page](https://wizards.cdn.spacestation14.com/fork/wizards), for your operating system. If you are looking for another fork, ask that fork if they have a server builds page. Otherwise refer to the [Custom Code](#level-2-server-with-custom-code) section below.
 3. Extract that to a directory somewhere.
 4. Run `run_server.bat` (Windows) or `Robust.Server` [via terminal on macOS/Linux](#running-the-server-on-macos-or-linux))
diff --git a/src/en/general-development/setup/setting-up-a-development-environment.md b/src/en/general-development/setup/setting-up-a-development-environment.md
index 0cbcc24e8..20d54410c 100644
--- a/src/en/general-development/setup/setting-up-a-development-environment.md
+++ b/src/en/general-development/setup/setting-up-a-development-environment.md
@@ -13,6 +13,27 @@ First you're gonna need some software:
     * **Exclusive to VSCode/VSCodium**: you can install our community made [Robust YAML](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=slava0135.robust-yaml) extension for better Robust Toolbox YAML experience on top of [YAML Language Support](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=redhat.vscode-yaml) extension.
   * For **all platforms**, [VSCodium](https://vscodium.com/) with the C# extension. Open source and without the bloat and tracking of VSCode.
 
+~~~admonish info title="Windows and winget"
+Windows users are suggested to use winget for an easier install, just open a command prompt/powershell and enter the following:
+
+Required:
+```
+winget install Git.Git
+winget install Python.Python.3.13
+winget install Microsoft.DotNet.SDK.8
+```
+
+And one of the following ide's:
+
+``winget install JetBrains.Toolbox`` (replace with ``JetBrains.Rider`` if you don't want the whole toolbox app)
+
+``winget install Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.Community`` (Visual Studio 2022)
+
+``winget install Microsoft.VisualStudioCode`` (Visual Studio Code)
+
+``winget install VSCodium.VSCodium`` (VSCodium)
+~~~
+
 ## Video guide
 Are you stuck? Don't understand how to do a certain part? This video should help