Microsoft Build Tools 2013

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Build Tools 2013 provides the essential tools for building managed applications.

Details
Version:
2013
File Name:
BuildTools_Full.exe
Date Published:
10/11/2013
File Size:
17.6 MB

If you don't have Visual Studio installed on your computer, you can use Build Tools 2013 to build managed applications. The Visual Basic and C# compilers are also included in this download. (In earlier versions, these tools were included in the stand-alone .NET Framework.)
System Requirements
Supported Operating System
Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Hardware Requirements:

Computer that has a 1.6GHz or faster processor

1 GB RAM for x86

2 GB RAM for x64

An additional 512 MB RAM if running in a Virtual Machine

1 GB of available hard disk space

5400 RPM hard disk drive

Additional Requirements:

On Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, KB2883200 (available through Windows Update) is required

.NET Framework 4.5.1
Install Instructions
To download all files and then install:

On this page, choose the Download button.

Select the .exe option and then choose the Next button.

To install now, choose the Run button.

To install later, choose the Save button. (The computer does not have to be connected to the Internet.)
Additional Information
For important information about this release, see the Visual Studio 2013 Readme.
Related Resources
Visual Studio Developer Center

Visual Studio Ultimate 2013

.NET Framework 4.5.1