I have visual studio community 2015 and I cant build windows 10 universal apps because of universal development tools installation.
After a search I found that it can be downloaded from here under 'Other download options' and after installation when I'm try to begin new project it says 'install universal development tools'
On the Create a new project screen, enter Universal Windows in the search box, choose the C# template for Blank App (Universal Windows), and then choose Next. If you don't see the Blank App (Universal Windows) project template, click the Install more tools and features link. The Visual Studio Installer launches.
App Installer allows for Windows apps to be installed by double clicking the app package. Windows Application Deployment (WinAppDeployCmd.exe) is a command line tool that can use to deploy a UWP app from a Windows 10 machine to any Windows 10 Mobile device.
Install a new version of the extension Make sure Visual Studio is not running. Double-click (or right-click and Open) the VSIX file of the new version. Follow the installation instructions. When installation is complete, you can start Visual Studio and start developing your application.
A new dialog of Visual Studio will open giving you three options. Select "Modify" Next screen will give you option to select multiple features to be installed. Select "Universal Windows App Development Tools" it will automatically select all the sub-menus in it. It will require 4GB of space approx. Then click on "UPDATE".
Visual Studio 2019 supports UWP development only on Windows 10. For more details, see Visual Studio Platform targeting and System requirements. Visual Studio. You will also need the optional Universal Windows Platform development workload. After installing this software, you need to enable your Windows 10 device for development.
With the Universal Windows Platform and our one Windows core, you can run the same app on any Windows 10 device, from phones to desktops. Create these Universal Windows apps with Visual Studio and the Universal Windows App development tools. Run your app on a Windows 10 phone, a Windows 10 desktop, or an Xbox. It's the same app package!
Here is the list of software that you need: Windows 10. Visual Studio 2017 supports UWP development only on Windows 10. Visual Studio. You will also need the optional Universal Windows Platform development workload.
finally the problem is finished !! just after my previews downloads I downloaded Windows 10 Developer Tools.
now you will be able to build UWP.
I had the same problem a time ago. Got to Programs and Features and search for VS 2015. Then hit the "Uninstall, Change" Button. In the Visual Studio Manager, click at "Change" and check all options for Windows 10 developing.
I hope this helps
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