microsoft visual c++ 14.0 or greater is required. get it with "microsoft c++ build tools": https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools download page: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/.

  2. On the webpage, locate the "Download Build Tools" button and click on it.

  3. The webpage will provide options for downloading the Visual Studio Build Tools. Choose the desired edition by clicking on the corresponding download button (e.g., "Download Build Tools for Visual Studio 2019").

  4. Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded executable file (e.g., vs_buildtools.exe) on your computer and double-click to run it.

  5. The installer will launch. On the Visual Studio Build Tools Installer, click the "Continue" button.

  6. In the Workloads tab, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload by checking the corresponding checkbox.

  7. Optional: Customize the installation by selecting or deselecting optional components based on your preferences.

  8. Click the "Install" button to begin the installation process.

  9. The installer will download and install the selected components. This may take some time depending on your internet connection speed.

  10. Once the installation is complete, you will see a screen indicating that the installation was successful. Click the "Launch" button to start using the installed tools.

  11. Verify the installation by opening a Command Prompt or PowerShell window and running the following command: cl.exe

  12. If the installation was successful, you will see information about the Microsoft C/C++ compiler version and options. If there are any issues, ensure that the installation steps were followed correctly and that your system meets the necessary requirements.

Your Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools should now be installed and ready for use.