From a61360391ab1cd3880d1fded3eb499b00eb21051 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: JeffAtDeere Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 17:47:56 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update README with another way to install on windows PR-URL: https://github.com/nodejs/node-gyp/pull/1352 --- README.md | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5ab6b5dbda..5c9a9cf418 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -57,7 +57,14 @@ Install tools and configuration manually: * Visual C++ Build Environment: * Option 1: Install [Visual C++ Build Tools](http://landinghub.visualstudio.com/visual-cpp-build-tools) using the **Default Install** option. - * Option 2: Install [Visual Studio 2015](https://www.visualstudio.com/products/visual-studio-community-vs) (or modify an existing installation) and select *Common Tools for Visual C++* during setup. This also works with the free Community and Express for Desktop editions. + * Option 2: Install [Visual Studio 2015](https://www.visualstudio.com/products/visual-studio-community-vs) and select *Common Tools for Visual C++* during setup. This also works with the free Community and Express for Desktop editions. + + * Option 3: if you already have Visual Studio 2015 installed and did not install the + *Common Tools for Visual C++* during setup, you can `File -> New -> Project`, pick + any of the options under `Templates -> Other Languages -> Visual C++` then `Ok` + and Visual Studio will offer to install the *Common Tools for Visual C++* with a + "Install Missing Features" / "You need the Universal Windows App Development Tools + to develop Windows app projects." dialog. > :bulb: [Windows Vista / 7 only] requires [.NET Framework 4.5.1](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40773)