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diff --git a/release_docs/INSTALL_Windows.txt b/release_docs/INSTALL_Windows.txt
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or Intel Fortran compiler if you want to build HDF5 Fortran
libraries.
+ Note: By default, WinZip will convert the unix end of line format
+ when extracting .tar file. This conversion will cause
+ "false" failure in some HDF5 tools testings.
+
+ Please uncheck the "TAR file smart CR/LF conversion" option
+ in your WinZip to prevent the vonversion when extracting
+ .tar file.
+
+ To uncheck the "TAR file smart CR/LF conversion" option:
+
+ Invoke WinZip, go to "Options", select "Configuration..."
+
+ Click the "Miscellaneous" tab and uncheck "TAR file smart
+ CR/LF conversion" option, then click OK.
+
2. Set up a directory structure to unpack the library. For example:
c:\ (any drive)