Why isn't Clang Compiler for Windows availiable anymore?

Question

I was reading a guide that told me I would need the Clang Compiler for Windows. When I opened the individual components tab it just didn't show up. Some screenshots are attached. What I want to know is where I can get the Clang Compiler for Windows and why it doesn't show up anymore. Screenshots are attached to elaborate.

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Answer 1

It seems that Clang was not available in Visual Studio 2017: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/clang-llvm-support-in-visual-studio.

Answer 2

Hi @Sky ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

Clang Compiler for Windows is available in VS 2019, for VS 2017, I’m not very sure whether this works, but perhaps you can check this blog: Clang(If you are targeting Windows, you have a few options).

BTW, for Clang/C2, you can install it from VS Installer > Modify > Individual components > Clang/C2(experimental)

Best Regards,
Tianyu

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Answer 3

Ok so I pulled a pretty stupid move. I thought the guide was 2017 VS Code but it was ACTUALLY 2019. Sorry for wasting y'all's time. Thanks!