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

Explanation of Steps to Resolve "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or Greater is Required" Error

  1. Visit the Website: Go to the website "https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/".

  2. Download: On the website, locate the "Download" button and click on it.

  3. Installation: Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file and run it to start the installation process.

  4. Accept License Agreement: Read the license agreement and if you agree, check the box to accept it.

  5. Choose Installation Options: Select the installation options according to your requirements.

  6. Start Installation: Click on the "Install" button to begin the installation process.

  7. Wait for Installation: Wait for the installation process to complete. This may take some time depending on your system and internet speed.

  8. Restart if Required: Once the installation is complete, you may be prompted to restart your computer. If so, follow the instructions to restart.

  9. Verification: After restarting, check if the "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater is required" error is resolved. If not, proceed to the next step.

  10. Update Environment Variables: If the error persists, you may need to update the environment variables. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Open the Start menu and search for "Environment Variables".
    • Select the option "Edit the system environment variables".
    • In the System Properties window, click on the "Environment Variables" button.
    • In the "System Variables" section, locate the "Path" variable and click on the "Edit" button.
    • Add the path to the location where the Microsoft C++ Build Tools are installed. By default, this is usually "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2019\BuildTools\VC\Tools\MSVC\14.29.30037\bin\Hostx64\x64".
    • Click "OK" to save the changes.
    • Restart your computer to apply the changes.

  11. Verification: After restarting, check if the "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater is required" error is resolved. If not, proceed to the next step.

  12. Reinstall Visual Studio: If the above steps do not resolve the error, you may need to reinstall Visual Studio. Uninstall the existing version of Visual Studio and then download and install the latest version from the official Microsoft website.

These steps should help resolve the "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or Greater is Required" error. If you encounter any further issues, please let me know.