# Windows binary gems?

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/windows-binary-gems/107708>\
**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [June 25, 2007, 4:42pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/windows-binary-gems/107708 "2007-06-25T16:42:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 25, 2007, 4:42pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/windows-binary-gems/107708/1 "2007-06-25T16:42:05Z")

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The whole VC6 vs VS8+ issue on Windows confuses me. Does anyone have a  
definitive answer on how to deliver binary extensions on Windows? Is  
the VS8+ compiler “safe” to use with a 1-click-installer installation?