.. _install-windows:

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Installation - Windows
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This guide provides instructions on installing the Cozmo SDK for computers running with a Windows operating system.

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Installation Videos
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For your convenience, videos are provided showing the installation steps being followed on a Windows computer; one using an iOS device, and one using an Android device. There is also full text-based documentation below these.

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   <iframe width="690" height="388" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gtRS3iqzSuA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

   <iframe width="690" height="388" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9TJeK_AEFYo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>   

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Python Installation
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Download the `Python 3.5.1 (or later) executable file from Python.org <https://www.python.org/downloads/>`_ and
run it on your computer.

.. important:: We recommend that you tick the "Add Python 3.5 to PATH" checkbox on the Setup screen.

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SDK Installation
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To install the SDK, type the following into the Command Prompt window::

    pip3 install --user cozmo[camera]

Note that the [camera] option adds support for processing images from Cozmo's camera.

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SDK Upgrade
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To upgrade the SDK from a previous install, enter this command::

    pip3 install --user --upgrade cozmo

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Mobile Device Setup
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* **iOS** devices require `iTunes <http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/>`_ to ensure that the usbmuxd service is installed on your computer. Usbmuxd is required for the computer to communicate with the iOS device over a USB cable. While iTunes needs to be installed, it does not need to be running.

* **Android** devices require installation of :ref:`adb` (adb) in order to run the Cozmo SDK. This is required for the computer to communicate with the Android mobile device over a USB cable and runs automatically when required.

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Troubleshooting
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Please see the :ref:`trouble` section of the Initial Setup page for tips, or visit the `Cozmo SDK Forums <https://forums.anki.com/>`_ to ask questions, find solutions, or for general discussion.

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