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 **Optional**
 
-- [Notepad++] (makes it easier to edit your credentials)
+- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/Download) (Highly suggested if you plan on editing files)
 - [Visual C++ 2010 (x86)] and [Visual C++ 2017 (x64)] (both are required if you want Nadeko to play music - restart Windows after installation)
 
 #### Setup