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Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015

Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 provides the essential tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop.

Version 2015.4 · by Microsoft

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Official site: landinghub.visualstudio.com

About Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015

Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 provides the required tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop. If you want to build your C++ projects targeting Windows desktop without having Visual Studio installed on your computer, Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 provides C++ compilers libraries, build scripts, and Windows SDKs.

The default installation includes the Visual C++ compiler toolset, libraries and MSBuild for Windows Desktop development.

```

choco install -y vcbuildtools

```

### Optional Software

The following optional software is available for installation:

- Win81SDK_CppBuildSKUV1 - Windows 8.1 SDK

- Win10SDK_VisibleV1 - Windows 10 SDK

- VisualCppBuildTools\_ATLMFC_SDK - ATL/MFC SDK

- VisualCppBuildTools\_NETFX_SDK - .NET Framework SDK

If you'd like to install all optional software run the following command:

```

choco install -y vcbuildtools -ia "/Full"

```

If you'd like to install only parts of the optional software run the following command, adding or removing the above add-ons as required:

```

choco install -y vcbuildtools -ia "/InstallSelectableItems VisualCppBuildTools_ATLMFC_SDK;VisualCppBuildTools_NETFX_SDK"

```.

How to install Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-visual-c-build-tools-2015
  4. Open Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to landinghub.visualstudio.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015?

The version listed here is 2015.4, published /Date(1486. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-visual-c-build-tools-2015. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 safe?

Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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