Why Am I Still Getting the 'Microsoft Visual C 14.0 or Greater is Required' Error After Updating?

How to Resolve the Error: "Microsoft Visual C 14.0 or Greater is Required"

When attempting to install Python packages, you may encounter an error message indicating that Microsoft Visual C 14.0 or a higher version is necessary. Despite updating to the latest version (14.27), you may continue to experience this issue.

Solution:

To rectify this error, follow these steps:

1. Download and Install Microsoft C Build Tools:

   • Navigate to https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/ and download the latest version.
   • Open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Check and Update Components:

   • Open the "Modify" option in the Microsoft C Build Tools installer.
   • Ensure that "Microsoft Visual C " and any other necessary components are up-to-date.

3. Alternate Steps (Updated December 28, 2020):

   • In Visual Studio Installer, select "Workloads → Desktop development with C ."

   • Under "Individual Components," select only the following:

     • Windows 10 SDK
     • C x64/x86 build tools
   • To automate the process, execute the following command in Command Prompt:

   vs_buildtools.exe --norestart --passive --downloadThenInstall --includeRecommended --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.VCTools --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.MSBuildTools

After completing these steps, you should no longer encounter the "Microsoft Visual C 14.0 or greater is required" error when installing Python packages.

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