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 **NOTE**: In order to use a prebuilt codespace, when you create your machine be sure to select an **`8 core`** machine.
 
-See https://docs.github.com/codespaces/developing-in-codespaces/creating-a-codespace#creating-a-codespace for instructions on how to create a new codespace.
+1. From https://github.com/dotnet/runtime, drop-down the `Code` button and select the `Codespaces` tab.
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+![New codespace button](https://docs.github.com/assets/images/help/codespaces/new-codespace-button.png)
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+2. Select `8-core` for the Machine type. This will ensure you get a "pre built" image.
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+![Codespace machine size](./codespace-machine-size.png)
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+
+*If these instructions are out of date, see https://docs.github.com/codespaces/developing-in-codespaces/creating-a-codespace#creating-a-codespace for instructions on how to create a new codespace.*
 
 ## Updating dotnet/runtime's Codespaces Configuration
 
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