Essential AI Setup for New Users - In-depth Explanation

Getting your AI machine set up with the proper installs is critical to your success. However many people are just shooting in the dark and installing things without understanding what they're doing - this can lead to a problem called environment pollution.
By following this in depth explanation of what to install you'll not only have a better understanding of your system but will Be avoiding serious headaches down the road
Be sure to follow this in a procedural manner. If you would like to skip the explanatory dialog then you can just follow the installation procedure below.
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Packages Installed:
Python 3.10.11: www.python.org...
Miniconda: docs.anaconda....
WinRar: www.win-rar.co...
FFmpeg: www.gyan.dev/f...
GIT: git-scm.com/do...
CUDA: developer.nvid...
Visual Studio Build Tools: aka.ms/vs/17/r...
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[@ysteinmelsom6029]

Thak you so much for this walktrough! reinstalled windows and followed your tutorial, hopefully everything will work smoother now :)

[@cognibuild]

glad to hear it! let me know if you need further assistance

[@Puckerization]

Great tutorial, thanks! I realised I hadn't setup my ffmpeg correctly. The only version I had was "FFmpeg For Audacity" installed in Program Files. This must have been working for the system because I've never had an ffmpeg error occur. I did set it up like you did with C:/ffmpeg and with the system path added.

[@cognibuild]

Glad to hear it! if you check your environmental variables, Audacity prolly added it there alread and thats why its working. By having it on your C drive (as well) though you can easily get to in through the terminal window (or code) if needed