Build Tools for Visual Studio

Question

When trying to install some pip packages I get the error stating:
Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 is required. Get it with "Build Tools for Visual Studio": https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

However I can't find the download for build tools, I've googled around and was only able to find references on 3rd party websites, can anyone provide a link on Microsoft based website to download build tools for visual studio?

I know it must exist as I was able to find it somehow on my personal PC few days ago, but can't replicate that "luck".

Answer 1

Hi @Aurimas N ,

You can find the Build tools for Visual Studio 2019 at the bottom of the following page:
https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

Under the section of Tools for Visual Studio 2019:

I noticed the download link doesn't work properly, here's the direct download link:
https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/thank-you-downloading-visual-studio/?sku=BuildTools&rel=16

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Answer 2

Microsoft Visual C++ 14 is the compiler that was distributed with VS2015. The build tools for VS2015 can be downloaded from older-downloads. Expand the Other Tools, Frameworks and Redistributables to see the download link for the Build Tools.

Answer 3

The link does not work, I get 404 when trying to download it.