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diff --git a/docs/about/build-platforms.rst b/docs/about/build-platforms.rst index ebde20f981..6b8496c430 100644 --- a/docs/about/build-platforms.rst +++ b/docs/about/build-platforms.rst @@ -94,8 +94,16 @@ not tested anymore, so it is recommended to use one of the latest versions of Windows instead. The project supports building QEMU with current versions of the MinGW -toolchain, either hosted on Linux (Debian/Fedora) or via MSYS2 on Windows. +toolchain, either hosted on Linux (Debian/Fedora) or via `MSYS2`_ on Windows. +A more recent Windows version is always preferred as it is less likely to have +problems with building via MSYS2. The building process of QEMU involves some +Python scripts that call os.symlink() which needs special attention for the +build process to successfully complete. On newer versions of Windows 10, +unprivileged accounts can create symlinks if Developer Mode is enabled. +When Developer Mode is not available/enabled, the SeCreateSymbolicLinkPrivilege +privilege is required, or the process must be run as an administrator. .. _Homebrew: https://brew.sh/ .. _MacPorts: https://www.macports.org/ +.. _MSYS2: https://www.msys2.org/ .. _Repology: https://repology.org/ |