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@@ -4,4 +4,11 @@ Make sure you are using the native Python version in OSX.  If you use a MacPorts
 
 If you have issues with `execvp`, be sure to check your `$PYTHON` environment variable.  If it is not set to the native version, unset it and try again.
 
-Notes: https://gist.github.com/erichocean/5177582
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+Notes: https://gist.github.com/erichocean/5177582
+
+## npm ERR! `node-gyp rebuild`(Windows)
+* just install the build tools from [here](http://landinghub.visualstudio.com/visual-cpp-build-tools)
+PLease note the version as is required in below command e.g **2015** or **2017**
+* Launch cmd, run `npm config set msvs_version 2015`
+* restart and all is well 👍 
+