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 You  will need to install [DB Browser for SQLite](http://sqlitebrowser.org) to complete these lessons. DB Browser for SQLite provides a graphical user interface for connecting to and interacting with a SQLLite database. This application bundles SQLite, so you won't need to install SQLite separately.
 
+Note: on Windows, the PortableApp download is recommended as the regular version may take a long time to complete on certain systems.
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 ### SQLite
 
 
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 On Windows download the [Windows Installer](https://github.com/swcarpentry/windows-installer/releases/download/v0.3/SWCarpentryInstaller.exe)
 Copy the file to a directory and open the directory using the windows command line. Type `sqlite3`.
 
-For a more detailed explanation see this [tutorial](http://www.sqlitetutorial.net/download-install-sqlite/).
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+For a more detailed explanation see this [tutorial](http://www.sqlitetutorial.net/download-install-sqlite/).