How to fix the problem "Task could not find `al.exe` C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v10.0A\bin\NETFX 4.8.1 Tools\"

Question

When I run the build of the project, an error appears.Severity Code Description Project File Line Suppression State

Error Task could not find "al.exe" using the SdkToolsPath "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v10.0A\bin\NETFX 4.8.1 Tools" or the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SDKs\NETFXSDK\4.8.1\WinSDK-NetFx40Tools-x86". Make sure the SdkToolsPath is set and the tool exists in the correct processor specific location under the SdkToolsPath and that the Microsoft Windows SDK is installed Adguard.Burn

But along the specified path I have files and environment variables, I added the value too

Answer 1

Hi @Danila, 

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A! 

Please try the following workarounds:

1. Close all running VS instances and go to Visual Studio installer > Modify > Individual components > ensure that .NET Framework 4.8.1 SDK is installed. 
2. Manually install the Windows SDK.  

Sincerely,

Anna

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