Method 1: Install via Visual Studio Build Tools (Lightweight)
Download Windows SDK from Microsoft
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v10.0\bin\nmake.exe Method 1: Install via Visual Studio Build Tools
. Microsoft Learn +1 Open the Start Menu and search for "Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022". Alternatively, search for "x64 Native Tools Command Prompt" if you are building 64-bit applications. Step 3: Verify the Installation Once the Developer Command Prompt is open, type the following command: cmd nmake /? Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard If installed correctly, it will display the NMAKE version and a list of available command-line options. Optional: Adding NMAKE to Your System PATH If you want to use NMAKE in a standard Step 3: Verify the Installation Once the Developer
vcpkg install nmake
After installation, use the from your Start Menu. It sets up all paths automatically.
