Can't find Windows 10 developer tools in Visual Studio 2015
This article helps you resolve the issue where you can't find Windows 10 developer tools (SDK) in Visual Studio 2015.
Applies to: Visual Studio 2015
Symptoms
You've installed Visual Studio 2015 on your Windows 10 but you're unable to find Windows 10 developer tools on your system.
Cause
If you've chosen the default installation option when installing Visual Studio 2015, custom components such as Windows 10 developer tools don't install.
Resolution
To install custom components such as Windows developer tools in Visual Studio 2015, follow these steps:
Right-click the Start menu, and then select Run.
In the Run window, enter appwiz.cpl, and then select OK.
On the Programs and features window, right-click the Microsoft Visual Studio <Edition> 2015 or the Microsoft Visual Studio <Edition> 2015 Updates program, and then select Change.
On the Visual Studio 2015 Setup wizard window, select Modify.
In the Select features list, select the items that you want to install, and then select Next.
Tip
For installing Windows 10 developer tools, select Windows 10 SDK feature.
Select Update to install the selected custom components.
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