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In order to compile a few Python modules, following https://wiki.python.org/moin/WindowsCompilers, I just tried to install "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 standalone: Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 (x86, x64, ARM)".

I found the installer here Microsoft Build Tools 2015, but:

  • strangely the Full installer "BuildTools_Full.exe" (not Net install) is only 24.4 MB, and ~ 124 MB once installed (so obviously all the SDK is not installed)

  • This option: "Windows SDK":

    Install Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015. Check Windows 8.1 SDK and Windows 10 SDK options.

    was not offered during the install process.

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  • the compiler cl.exe is not even present on my whole system after the full successful install

Question: what is actually Microsoft Build Tools 2015 if it does not install any compiler and/or SDK?

And where can one get the real "Visual C++ Build Tools 2015"?

Note:

  • I'd like to use this one and not newer because of compatibility with previous builds I made
  • I don't want to install Visual Studio but only the standalone build tools
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Partial answer: I don't know exactly what is Microsoft Build Tools 2015 but it is definitely different from Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 that we can find here:

https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/

The answer gives Where can I download Visual C++ 2015 Build Tools? more information about this.

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