1. Open the Microsoft store and search for “Arduino IDE”. Once found hit the install button.
![](https://www.juscho.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Microsoft-Store-01.05.2021-11_14_52-1024x555.png)
2. Start Arduino IDE and within the menu go to “File” > “Preferences” and add the following additional board management url.
https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json
Click on “OK” to save the setting.
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3. Go to “Tools” > “Boards” > “Board Management”. Search for “ESP32” by “Espressiv Systems” and click on “Install”.
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4. Connect the ESP32 to the computer and open the device manager. Check if there is an exclamation mark next to the connected device. If yes: Download and install the CP210x USB to UART Bridge VCP Drivers. The exclamation mark should disappear to continue. If everything works okay remember the COM of the device.
![](https://www.juscho.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gerate-Manager-01.05.2021-11_43_03-1024x542.png)
5. Back in Arduino IDE select “Tools” > “Board” and select the correct ESP32. Also select “Tools” and setup the COM of the step before.
![](https://www.juscho.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Board-1024x576.png)
6. Insert the following code and save the program.
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
}
void loop() {
Serial.println("Hello World");
delay(2000);
}
7. Select “Sketch” > “Upload” and open the Serial Monitor. Select 115200 as Baud rate.
![](https://www.juscho.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Monitor-1024x576.png)