- 1 year ago
Installing Twisted: error: Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 is required
The error message "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 is required" usually occurs when you try to install a package that requires the Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 build tools, which are required for compiling certain Python packages on Windows.
To resolve this issue and install Twisted, you have a few options:
Install Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools: You can download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools, which include the necessary compiler. You can find the build tools download page here: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/. Make sure to select the appropriate version for your operating system.
Use a pre-compiled binary: Instead of building Twisted from source, you can try installing a pre-compiled binary wheel package. Pre-compiled wheels are available for many popular packages, including Twisted, and can be installed using
pip
. Open a command prompt and run the following command to install Twisted:pip install twisted
If a compatible binary wheel is available for your Python version and platform, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Use a different Python distribution: If you are using the official Python distribution, you can try using a distribution like Anaconda or Miniconda, which come with pre-compiled binary packages for many scientific and data-related libraries, including Twisted. Install one of these distributions and then use their package manager (
conda
) to install Twisted:conda install twisted
This should take care of any dependencies and provide you with a working installation.
Try one of these approaches, depending on your preference and requirements, to resolve the "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 is required" error and install Twisted successfully.