I just create a simple UWP for Win10-IoT
when I build the project , I encountered below problem:
Cannot resolve 'GenXbf.dll'
Cannot resolve 'GenXbf.dll' under path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\bin\10.0.15063.0\x86\genxbf.dll'.
Please install the latest version of the Windows 10 Software Development Kit.
FirstIoTApp C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\bin\10.0.15063.0\x86\genxbf.dll
my PC installed with win10 OS pro. I have these in my Control Panel:
Windows Software Development Kit
windows 10.0
10586.212
14393.33
15063.468
15063.674
16299.15
16299.91
26624
I can not run the App. What I need to do to solve this issue?
Thanks
Try right click on your project file, choose properties, change the minimum version to a previous version. This worked for me.
have you tried to REPAIR either Windows 10.0.15063.00 or
Windows Software Development Kit - Windows 10.0.14393.795 by going to the control panel?
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I can't figure out how to install Windows 10 SDK for Visual Studio 2017.
I downloaded and ran the Windows 10 SDK installer, and it displays Please find winsdksetup.exe in ....\Windows kits\10\WindowsSDK to install Windows Software Development Kit - Windows 10.0.17134.12.
When I run winsdksetup.exe, it takes me through the same loop, where it downloads a bunch of executable installers into this directory and show the same exact message.
When I try to build a DirectX project in VS2017, I get the error:
MSB8036 The Windows SDK version 10.0.16299.0 was not found. Install the required version of Windows SDK or change the SDK version in the project property pages or by right-clicking the solution and selecting "Retarget solution".
Do I need to install one of those installers? Which one do I need to run to build and debug DirectX projects for Visual Studio? Specifically to use VS2017 shader debugging functionality.
Thanks,
EDIT:
Under VS2017 - Tools -> Get Tools and Features
I have checked
Game Development with C++
and under Optional I have
C++ Profiling tools
Windows 10 SDK (10.0.17134.0)
I'm downloading 16299.0, this fixed the first error of not having the right SDK.
But now I get the runtime error Failed Creating the Direct3D device when running in Debug. I can still run samples in Release
The error message shows which SDK you need:
The Windows SDK version 10.0.16299.0 was not found
So the SDK for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 1709 is missing and you downloaded the SDK for April 2018 Update (1803 Build 17134).
Run Visual Studio 2017 installer (C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vs_installer.exe), click on modify, and select 16299 SDK under SDK/framework in individual components tab of the installer:
You can download the required Windows SDK versions from Microsoft:
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/sdk-archive/
Just install the required version and the build should work.
I recently updated visual studio 2015 and now, when i try to build any project it always fails and i get the error
Severity Code Description Project File Line Suppression State
Error MSB8036 The Windows SDK version 8.1 was not found. Install the required version of Windows SDK or change the SDK version in the
project property pages or by right-clicking the solution and selecting
"Retarget solution". Proj D:\Program Files (x86)\visual studio
2017\Common7\IDE\VC\VCTargets\Platforms\Win32\PlatformToolsets\v141\Toolset.targets 34
I retargeted the solution as it said, and the problem persisted, even though the retargetting was completed.I decided to install visual studio 2017 because of this, and, lo and behold, it did the exact same thing.I'm also using windows 7.
What is the problem and how can i fix it?
I faced this problem too. Re-ran the Visual Studio 2017 Installer, go to 'Individual Components' and select Windows 8.1 SDK. Go back to to the project > Right click and Re-target to match the SDK required as shown below:
I installed the 8.1 SDK's version:
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/sdk-archive
It used 1GB (a little more) in the installation.
Update October, 9 (2020). There's a https error: the sdksetup link is https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=323507
"Save link as" should help.
Another way (worked for 2015) is open "Install/remove programs" (Apps & features), find Visual Studio, select Modify. In opened window, press Modify, check
Languages -> Visual C++ -> Common tools for Visual C++
Windows and web development -> Tools for universal windows apps -> Tools (1.4.1)
and Windows 10 SDK ([version])
Windows and web development -> Tools for universal windows apps -> Windows 10 SDK ([version])
and install. Then right click on solution -> Re-target and it will compile
I had win10 SDK and I only had to do retarget and then I stopped getting this error. The idea was that the project needs to upgrade its target Windows SDK.
I realize this post is a few years old, but I just wanted to extend this to anyone still struggling through this issue.
The company I work for still uses VS2015 so in turn I still use VS2015. I recently started working on a RPC application using C++ and found the need to download the Win32 Templates. Like many others I was having this "SDK 8.1 was not found" issue. i took the following corrective actions with no luck.
I found the SDK through Micrsoft at the following link
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/sdk-archive/ as referenced
above and downloaded it.
I located my VS2015 install in Apps & Features and ran the repair.
I completely uninstalled my VS2015 and reinstalled it.
I attempted to manually point my console app "Executable" and "Include" directories to the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows Kits\8.1 and C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v8.1A\bin\NETFX 4.5.1 Tools.
None of the attempts above corrected the issue for me...
I then found this article on social MSDN https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-US/5287c51b-46d0-4a79-baad-ddde36af4885/visual-studio-cant-find-windows-81-sdk-when-trying-to-build-vs2015?forum=visualstudiogeneral
Finally what resolved the issue for me was:
Uninstalling and reinstalling VS2015.
Locating my installed "Windows Software Development Kit for Windows 8.1" and running the repair.
Checked my "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows Kits\8.1" to verify the "DesignTime" folder was in fact there.
Opened VS created a Win32 Console application and comiled with no errors or issues
I hope this saves anyone else from almost 3 full days of frustration and loss of productivity.
Grep the folder tree's *.vcxproj files. Replace <WindowsTargetPlatformVersion>8.1</WindowsTargetPlatformVersion> with <WindowsTargetPlatformVersion>10.0</WindowsTargetPlatformVersion> or whatever SDK version you get when you update one of the projects.
For me in the Project Properties Settings General->Target Platform -> Change Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 solved the issue
Install the required version of Windows SDK or change the SDK version
in the project property pages
or
by right-clicking the solution and selecting "Retarget solution"
If you do visual studio guide, you will resolve the problem.
I encountered this issue while trying to build an npm project. It was failing to install a node-sass package and this was the error it was printing. I solved it by setting my npm proxy correctly so that it could reach the npm repo
PROBLEM: I ONLY get this compile-time "Windows SDK version 8.1 not found" error ( and a few other very-hard-to-resolve-nuisance errors -- cannot list them all ) when I export a project from an old version of MS Visual Studio (VS) to the new MS VS (2017), using the new MS VS export/"One-way Upgrade" feature.
SOLUTION: I have since learned to not use this export/upgrade feature and instead just create the new project from scratch -- using all my old source files, of course. Only my project settings have to be rebuilt, to be clear.
This is a bit of a pain, and a shame the export/upgrade feature won't work properly like it used to, but this is is actually easier and faster in the long run. MUCH better than working through a list of spurious errors that really should not have arisen in the first place.
Hope this helps...
I'm doing C++ in Visual Studio 2017, and just recently updated Windows 10 from Anniversary Update to Creator's Update.
I found out by accident that when I'm compiling a DLL project, I would get the error message:
LNK1104 - cannot open file 'kernel32.lib'
After twiddling a bit in the Project Properties, I noticed if the Windows SDK version is set from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.15063.0, the error message appears. If I set it back to 10.0.14393.0, I can compile just fine.
I would like to know why when the Windows SDK version is set to the Creator's Update build version, it's throwing this error message, yet it doesn't if set back to the Anniversary Update's build version?
Thanks.
https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/content/problem/41913/link-fatal-error-lnk1104-in-empty-c-project.html
The Windows 10 Creators Update SDK made some significant changes to
what is installed as part of the installation to minimize on-disk
footprint. This is a Known Issue that results from that refactoring
work where the "desktop" components of the Creators Update SDK do not
get installed by default. The previous new project logic always
selected the latest Windows 10 SDK, assuming the desktop portions were
installed as part of that installation scenario. We are working on a
fix for a future update.
The workarounds available are as follows:
Select a version of the Windows 10 SDK that's fully installed on the system (i.e. 10.0.14393.0 or earlier) in the Project Properties
Install the 'Windows 10 SDK (10.0.15063.0) for Desktop' component via the Visual Studio Installer. win10sdk-15063desktop.png
Daniel Griffing,
Visual C++ Libraries
I have the same problem, honestly, looks like a bug in VS 2017. Just switch to 10.0.10586.0.
I recently installed VS2012 on my home laptop to write some software for fun in my spare time. Here's the order in which the mishap happened:
Accidentally installed VS2012 for Windows 8 Apps. Realized that I actually wanted the Windows Desktop version.
Uninstall the above, install VS2012 for Windows Desktop.
Start writing software, everything is fine and compiles.
See random VS Folder that mentions Windows 8 on my start screen - permanently delete it from computer thinking it was related to #1.
My program no longer compiles, with the following common error:
error LNK1104: cannot open file 'kernel32.lib'
I searched my C-Drive to find the location of this file to try and diagnose the problem, except that it doesn't exist - I can't find it anywhere. I tried a fresh VS2012 install, and that was a bust - the same problem. I also tried to download the VS2012 SDK, but it won't install, insisting the VS2012 isn't installed, and that it's required.
What can I do!?
EDIT: I've tried to repair the install twice as well.
You need to (re-)install the Windows SDK. That includes everything you need to develop Windows apps, including the lib files for linking to system DLLs. You'll find the Windows 8 version for download here.
I have no idea why re-installing Visual Studio didn't work for you. It should include the Windows SDK, but maybe you're installing the wrong version. Not sure if Express versions include it, for example.
Note that the Windows SDK is not the same thing as the Visual Studio SDK. The SDK part means "Software Development Kit", so they're similar. But one is for developing software for Windows, while the other is for developing software for Visual Studio (like add-ins and extensions and whatnot). The Visual Studio SDK is not going to include lib files for system DLLs, though, so that's why it didn't work. And naturally it requires Visual Studio to be installed first.
After multiple re-installs, repairs, and SDK reinstalls, the only thing that worked was a full system restore.
I am trying to run a native application that was built using Visual Studio 2008 in Windows 7. I have installed Visual Studio 2008 on the new machine. I get an error saying that the side-by-side configuration is incorrect. So I copied the needed redistributable files and manifests from the old system(Windows XP) to my new machine(Windows 7) at the same location. But still I am not able to run the application. I am actually not able to find a folder called 'Policies' that was present in Windows XP's WinSxS folder. Where can I find this folder and how can I run the application?
Thanks,
Rakesh.
All visual studio versions have a matching redistributable package. This is an executable which when run will set up the SxS folder as needed. You're best off treating this as magic.
I think SxS is one of the worst ideas Microsoft ever had in Win32 development