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Is Visual Studio BuildTools free for use?
toast12
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So, I want to install VS 2019 buildtools within a docker container. Since this is docker, I don't need IDE. I only need everything vs_buildtools.exe installs and some additional C++ packages and windows sdk that can be added through vs_buildtools. Wondering if I need to have licensing or can just freely download the installer and install buildtools within my docker container?
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2022-01-26T01:09:09.687+00:00 And in future, I will want to install VS 2022 buildtools as well
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Hi @toast12 , the download page does mention
Use of this tool requires a valid Visual Studio license. Since it is free to download, I think the license is needed for partly situations, I suggest you confirm this by calling 1-800-426-9400 and ask directly to Microsoft licensing specialist(Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time).