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How to install (v142) Build tools in Visual studio


As I am trying to build something in visual studio then visual studio show me some warning and then If i ignored it and build then error occurs.

    error MSB8020: The build tools for v142 (Platform Toolset = 'v142') 
    cannot be found. To build using the v142 build tools, please install 
    v142 build tools.

It will also show me an Alternate option I also tried it but not works.

    Alternatively, you may upgrade to the current 
    Visual Studio tools by selecting the Project menu or right-click the 
    solution, and then selecting "Retarget solution".

Solution

  • I had the same problem, but when trying to open a project made in VS2019 with VS2017, so I changed this in my project:

    Go to: Project->Properties->General->Platform Toolset and change to the current version of your VS.