Cannot open include file: 'ctype.h': No such file or directory

Question

I installed c++ package on VS 2015 , if I tried to build the project ,the following problem appears :

C1083 Cannot open include file: 'ctype.h': No such file or directory Win32Project5 c:\program files (x86)\windows kits\8.1\include\um\winnt.h 31

Any possible solution ....

Answer 1

Repair / Reinstall visual studio. Make sure that the Windows SDK option (Probably 8.1 in your case) is ticked, As you can see in this picture:

Answer 2

To add the missing component, go to Control Panel -> Uninstall a Program, and select to Change the installation of Visual Studio. Then, here is the option you need to check: Then press "Modify".

Also don't forget to update the project's Properties to be using Windows SDK version 10.0.17134.0.

Answer 3

Right click on your solution or project in the solution explorer & Retarget your solution or project to the installed SDK version