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Microsoft Build Tools2013 12.0.21005.1 / 2015 14.0.23107.10

Microsoft Build Tools : A Microsoft-signed software solution that provides the essential tools for building managed applications without installing Visual Studio

Operating system
Windows 10/11
File size
17.6 MB
License
Freeware
Last updated
Apr 30, 2026
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Overview

What is Microsoft Build Tools?

Microsoft Build Tools : A Microsoft-signed software solution that provides the essential tools for building managed applications without installing Visual Studio

In depth

A closer look at Microsoft Build Tools

Microsoft Build Tools is a handy package that was especially tailored for programmers who intend to create managed applications, without having Visual Studio installed onto their PCs. Visual Basic as well as C# compilers are included in the package and developers should be able to start building the applications they need in no time.

Requirements

System requirements

Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows Server 2012 / Windows 2008 R2 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7

Verdict

Should you download Microsoft Build Tools?

Microsoft Build Tools runs on Windows 10/11 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 17.6 MB. We’ve catalogued it under General.

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At a glance

Microsoft Build Tools specifications

Category
General
Publisher
Microsoft
Last updated
Apr 30, 2026
Requirements
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows Server 2012 / Windows 2008 R2 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7
License
Freeware
Operating system
Windows 10/11
File size
17.6 MB
Price
Free
Page views
1793

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