VS 2017 RC missing Windows 10 Mobile Emulator - visual-studio-2017

I installed Visual Studio 2017 RC, and in general I'm really impressed! One problem, however, is that I can't figure out the proper method of installing the Windows 10 Mobile Emulator. I have installed the Windows 10 SDK as well as the Emulator itself. My Programs and Features clearly shows these two items are installed:
. Windows 10 for Mobile Image - 10.0.14393.0
. Windows Software Development Kit - Windows 10.0.14393.33
I also have properly selected the Cordova tools during the installation of VS 2017 RC. I can create a new JavaScript project using Cordova and it looks to be correct in the Solution Explorer.
But when I launch Visual Studio 2017 RC and then inspect the Solution Platforms dropdown, it only has these options:
Android
iOS
Windows-ARM
Windows-x64
Windows-x86
Configuration Manager...
I do not see any option for Windows 10 Mobile.
What am I missing?

Nevermind.... Somehow I installed more stuff and then found what I am looking for by selecting Windows-X86, and then there are options for Mobile Emulator 10.0.14393.0 in various memory and screen configurations. Just keep clicking things until it works, I suppose... Seriously, probably my own fault. Moving on!

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When I create a new Windows Console App(C++WinRT) this is my main and you can see the error list
I already tried uninstalling and reinstalling VS 2019. I have the proper Windows 10 SDK version + I also enabled developer mode in Windows settings. Im on Windows 10 1909 build 18363.720
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I am going to build sample application using Windows Media Function, but I am confused with Visual Studio version that need to be used. Also how I can start with this sample application. Do I need to download Windows Developer SDK for building this sample? Also what tools I need to use to build UI components.
I want to build sample application for playing local video file.
To develop classic/desktop applications using Media Foundation API it is sufficient to use simplest edition of Visual Studio, e.g. Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition along with Windows 10 SDK (do not get confused by "Windows 10" in the title, appropriately built applications can run in Windows XP and more recent). You will have to look up desktop application samples in older Windows SDK versions up to version 7.1, since version 8 they were omitted (later they were put online here). At the same time, there are also newer Media Foundation samples available in the format of Windows 10 UWP applications, you can built them with the mentioned toolset as well.

Universal Windows App Template Not installed

First of all let me make you clear you that, I am using Visual Studio Community 2015 update 1 and I am running on Windows 10 Pro.
As with update version of Visual studio I find inside Visual c#\Windows\Universal Tab that to install Universal Windows Tools.Also,I let you know that all other templates inside Visual C# Tab are installed and I can use them.
I have tried lot's of solutions to install them,still find the same.I have tried to modify VS from the installer package found under Program and Features in Control Panel.And also I have put for direct installation from that template Tab and selected all the necessary Tools from the Installation window.
What can I do next??
Open control panel->programs & features->installed Programs, select Visual Studio 2015 and click on modify. Now select the Universal Windows App Development Tools and click ok to install them. Now you should see the entries in Visual Studio.
A fresh install is required. So, if you are planning to Modify the setup, this will not work as it will not show the check box for Windows 10 SDK.
There are two ways:
1. Uninstall and reinstall the latest build -> Visual Studio Community 2015 - Update 3 as of now.
Install the preview edition, this requires 28GB, but you can customize your installation.
Install the Windows 10 sdk separately. Just go on http://dev.windows.com
I got the solution guys!!!
If you had upgraded your VS to VS update 1 or to any newer versions and i you get this error,then you need to try to uninstall VS completely and reinstall it and put tick on checkbox for 'Tools for Windows App and Windows 10 SDK' from the installation window.
Then your Project window gets the Universal Windows template installed...

Can't install missing features on Visual Studio 2015 on Windows 10

I'm working with cocos2d-x framework for c++ using Visual Studio 2015 Community on Windows 10.
When I try to open a solution for a created project, visual studio says some projects are unavailable. When I right click and go to "install missing feature(s)", visual studio says I have to install "Windows XP support for C++".
When I click to install I get a "Setup - Usage" window(that seems to be bigger than my screen). I don't see any button, so I hit enter, but nothing happens. Nothing downloads and nothing installs...
Does anyone have a solution to this?
The message is as follows:
Install Windows XP support for C++
Windows 7.1 SDK for targeting Windows XP
The following projects will not be loaded unless you install the above
feature
All that's needed is to add in Windows XP Support via the installation tool accessible from Control Panel. Steps:
Close Visual Studio 2015
Open Control Panel
Select 'Programs and Options'
Right click on 'Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2016'
Select 'Change' from the menu (the only option)
Once the installation tool has set up, select 'Modify'
Expand Programming Languages --> Visual C++
Select 'Windows XP Support for C++'.
Proceed with the update.
Note that selecting 'Windows XP Support for C++' automatically selects its dependencies, 'Windows 8.1 SDK and Universal CRT SDK' and 'Common Tools for Visual C++ 2015'.
What I think might have happened for the OP was that in selecting Universal Windows App Development Tools and various C++ options, they hit upon 'Windows XP Support for C++' itself or something that had it as a dependency. So they may have various components installed unnecessarily now. :-(
got your point.
Here are the steps to install it properly.
Go to the below site and try to install it. & select the option as per the snapshot attached here.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53587
Also, if required, please refer to the below blog.
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/cppblog/setup-changes-in-visual-studio-2015-affecting-c-developers/

how can I add windows store template to visual studio 2013?

I have visual studio 2013 and 64x win 7 pc.
I want to create a windows phone app with a single button and textbox.
When I click file>new>project I cant see windows store in templates.
I couldnt find how to search online from tools>external tools.
Did you installed Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows 8.1?
The sdk contains the components needed to develop windows store apps.
If you are going to develop Windows phone 8.0 instead of 8.1, this XDA forum thread should help you. I haven't personally tried that because I am looking to develop Windows 8.1 in Win 7 x64.
You can also try to install the SDK 8.0 and 8.1 lite version by Arnold Vink. I tried the sdk 8.1 lite version with no luck but perhaps it will work for you.
You can check out my SO question on what I have done so far. Hope this helps.