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    # windows

    ## Prerequisites

    1. Windows 7 or later / Windows Server 2003 or later
    2. PowerShell v2 or later
    3. .NET Framework 4 or later

    ## Installing Chocolatey CLI

    [Install Using Powershell](https://www.liquidweb.com/blog/how-to-install-chocolatey-on-windows/)

    ## Verify Installation

    ```shell
    C:\WINDOWS\system32>choco
    Chocolatey v0.10.15
    Please run 'choco -?' or 'choco -?' for help menu.
    ```

    ## Usage

    Install Other Software to Install With Chocolatey

    ```shell
    choco install git
    choco install -y golang
    # verify go instalaiton
    go version
    ```

    Update Program

    ```shell
    сhoco upgrade git
    # or all Programs
    choco upgrade all
    ```

    See Installed Programs

    ```shell
    choco list --local-only
    ```

    ## References

    - [Install Chocolatey: Step-by-step Guide](https://www.liquidweb.com/blog/how-to-install-chocolatey-on-windows/)
    - [How To Install Go and Set Up a Local Programming Environment on Windows 10](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-go-and-set-up-a-local-programming-environment-on-windows-10)
    - [How to Install Golang on a Windows Computer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbBOPK4C2lo)