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Is there any way that I can use Visual C or Visual C++ compilers from the command line without having to install visual studio?
I have tried it before, and I couldn't find one. Seeking help.
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asked Dec 27 '13 05:12
The Visual Studio build tools include a C compiler that you can use to create everything from basic console programs to full Windows Desktop applications, mobile apps, and more.
Microsoft C++ Compiler (MSVC) This is the default compiler for most Visual Studio C++ projects and is recommended if you are targeting Windows.
Microsoft Visual C++ (MSVC) is a compiler for the C, C++ and C++/CX programming languages by Microsoft. MSVC is proprietary software; it was originally a standalone product but later became a part of Visual Studio and made available in both trialware and freeware forms.
Yes you can, for example Windows SDK comes with a Visual C++ compiler, but it doesn't contain Visual Studio, a quick search found this msdn page.
LE "brilliant" decision from Microsoft: it seems that newer Windows SDK doesn't come with compilers, so you need to install Visual Studio to have what to use from command line.
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