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 | Microsoft Build Tools 2013 |
Build Tools 2013 provides the essential tools for building managed applications.
If you don't have Visual Studio installed on your computer, you can use Build Tools 2013 to build managed applications. The Visual Basic and C# compilers are also included in this download. (In earlier versions, these tools were included in the stand-alone .NET Framework.)
Files
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 BuildTools_Full.exe |
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System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8
- Computer that has a 1.6GHz or faster processor
- 1 GB RAM for x86
- 2 GB RAM for x64
- An additional 512 MB RAM if running in a Virtual Machine
- 1 GB of available hard disk space
- 5400 RPM hard disk drive
Additional Requirements:
- On Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, KB2883200 (available through Windows Update) is required
- .NET Framework 4.5.1
Installation Instructions
To download all files and then install:
- On this page, choose the Download button.
- Select the .exe option and then choose the Next button.
- To install now, choose the Run button.
- To install later, choose the Save button. (The computer does not have to be connected to the Internet.)
Additional Information
For important information about this release, see the Visual Studio 2013 Readme.