To download the standalone , you can visit the Official Visual Studio Downloads Page . This toolset allows you to compile C++ code using the MSVC (Microsoft Visual C++) compiler without installing the entire Visual Studio IDE. How to Download and Install C++ Build Tools
: Find "Build Tools for Visual Studio 2022" (or the latest version) and click Download . To download the standalone , you can visit
: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and expand the "Tools for Visual Studio" section. : Scroll down to the bottom of the
: On the right-hand panel, ensure the following are selected: MSVC v143 - VS 2022 C++ x64/x86 build tools Windows 10 or 11 SDK (depending on your OS version) : Click Install
: Launch the downloaded .exe file. This starts the Visual Studio Installer .
: Click Install . You may need to restart your computer once finished. Why Use Build Tools Instead of the Full IDE?
: In the "Workloads" tab, check the box for "Desktop development with C++" .