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@@ -101,6 +101,15 @@ stack --stack-yaml=stack-8.2.1.yaml install
 stack --stack-yaml=stack-8.0.2.yaml install
 ```
 
+#### Installation on Windows
+
+In order to avoid problems with long paths you can do the following:
+
+1. Edit the group policy: set "Enable Win32 long paths" to "Enabled". Works only only for Windows 10
+
+2. Clone the `haskell-ide-engine` to the root of your logical drive (e.g. to `E:\hie`)
+
+
 ### Installation with Nix
 
 Alternatively, given that you have Nix installed: