Pip error: Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 is required

Question

I just ran the following command:

pip install -U steem

and the installation worked well until it failed to install pycrypto. Aft

Answer 1

If you already have Visual Studio Build Tools installed but you're still getting that error, then you may need to "Modify" your installation to include the Visual C++ build tools.

To do that:

1. Open up the Visual Studio Installer (you can search for it in the Start Menu if needed).

2. Find Visual Studio Build Tools and click "Modify":

3. Add a checkmark to Visual C++ build tools and then click "Modify" in the bottom right to install them:

After the C++ tools finish installing, run the pip command again and it should work.