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Look for "Build Tools for Visual Studio 2022" (or the specific version you require).

Once you have downloaded the installer, you must select the specific "workloads" required for your project. Running the installer without selecting workloads will result in an empty installation. Common Workload Choices download microsoft build tools

To ensure you have the most secure and up-to-date version, always download the tools directly from official Microsoft sources. Look for "Build Tools for Visual Studio 2022"

This usually means the installation path hasn't been added to your System PATH. You should use the "Developer Command Prompt for VS" which is installed alongside the tools, as it automatically sets the correct environment variables. download microsoft build tools