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Hi Team,
We would like to install multiple compiler version from Visual Studio 2019. We need to know how to achieve this desired goal. Our goal is to choose specific compiler as per our need to build.
For eg: we need to install 16.4.0, 16.9.2 and 16.9.4 version on the same agent. I tried to install build tools from 16.4.0 and it installed successfully and I checked compiler version and matched it. But when I tried to install 16.9.2 build tools, it override the compiler 16.4.0 (basically it update the existing compiler version). I believe it will also override 16.9.2 compiler if I go to install build tools from 16.9.4 version.
We need to know what would be best possible way for us to install these multiple compilers version on single machine and allow us freedom to choose out of them.
Hi Team,
I think installing multiple compiler version through visual studio installer -> Modify -> Individual Component -> Compilers, build tools and runtimes won't solve our problem. I will try my best to explain how and why.
Please consider that we have latest Visual Studio version 16.9.18 installed on our machine.
VC Tools Version: 14.28.29910
Redist Version: 14.28.29910
C Runtime (vcruntime140.dll): 14.28.29918.0
Now with Visual studio Version 16.9.3 installed on our machine, we have following version.
VC Tools Version: 14.28.29910
Redist Version : 14.28.29910
C Runtime (vcruntime140.dll): 14.28.29913.0
We would like to have these two different version available at same time including C runtime version. It is really very important for us to use same version.
When we opened Visual studio installer from 16.9.18 for installing multiple compiler from individual component as defined then it shows as attached screenshot.
C++/CLI support for v142 build tools (14.28- 16.8)
C++/CLI support for v142 build tools (Latest)
Unfortunately we don't get support for the previous 16.9.3 compiler version to get exact matching version. We get only the latest 16.9.18 version available. Please suggest us how we can get support for 16.9.3 compiler version along with exact C runtime version.
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Hi @Nagmote, Ajeet ,
Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!
If you want to install multiple compiler versions, you can install the required version through Visual Studio Installer: open Visual Studio Installer > Modify > Individual components > Compilers, build tools, and runtimes.
Sincerely,
Anna
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