Error MSB8020 the build tools for v141 (platform toolset = 'v141') cannot be found.

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i am trying to bbuild c++ projectin visual studio 2017, but i am getting below error

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Error MSB8020 The build tools for v141 (Platform Toolset = 'v141') cannot be found. To build using the v141 build tools, please install v141 build tools. Alternatively, you may upgrade to the current Visual Studio tools by selecting the Project menu or right-click the solution, and then selecting "Retarget solution". csiNotificationProvider C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft.Cpp\v4.0\v140\Microsoft.Cpp.Platform.targets 57

What I have tried:

i have already installed specific c++ library.

and also tried below but no luck

I applied these commands in succession

npm install -g node-gyp

npm install --global --production windows-build-tools

Posted 19-Jan-22 4:01am

rka7705

Updated 20-Jan-22 11:50am

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Richard MacCutchan 19-Jan-22 11:11am

That toolset is part of Visual Studio and (as far as I know) is not installed via npm. You should do what the error message suggests and re-target to toolset 140.

Rick York 19-Jan-22 11:54am

You can install toolsets with the Visual Studio Installer. Click the Modify tab and then select all toolsets and SDKs you want to install. It's a fairly simple procedure.

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merano99 · Answer 1 · 2022-01-20T11:50:00

Solution 2

The easiest way would be to change the Platform Toolset to an installed version in the project properties. Best for release and build and all bit widths.

If the installed toolsets do not work, the installation may need to be repaired.

Posted 20-Jan-22 11:50am

merano99