I tried to compile a very simple simple script, but I keep getting this error:
https://pastebin.com/rkuKHGRy
Why does this happen? I tried looking it up and StackOverflow suggested installing Visual Studio C++ Build Tools, but the setup keeps aborting since some package can't be downloaded.
I'm at a total loss here, so any help would be appreciated 😅
#Linking with link.exe failed (exit code 1104)
violet junco
carmine terrace
Do you have link.exe on your system? Seems like your install might be broken.
violet junco
I'm honestly not even sure what link.exe is supposed to be or where I should install it from ;-;
This is all new to me coming from Python
carmine terrace
It comes from when you instaalled C++ build tools.
What's line 4 of the error translate to?
Also what character is \x94ff supposed to be
violet junco
Also what character is `\x94ff` supposed to be
I'm assuming \x94 is "ö" and the sentence means File [...] cannot be opened
violet junco
It comes from when you instaalled C++ build tools.
I can't install it... This is what happens whenever I try to run the setup executable. The sentence at the top means "A setup package is missing or damaged" and pressing "Repeat" at the bottom just takes me back to this page after a short time
carmine terrace
Are you able to uninstall it?
violet junco
I can't install it... This is what happens whenever I try to run the setup execu...
Yes, the installer doesn't work ^
carmine terrace
Does it at least give a different error if you uninstall it?
violet junco
I got the compiler error before and after installing the Build Tools installer
carmine terrace
Then there's something wrong, you should get "link.exe not found" with it uninstalled.
You could try manually deleting your install of VS C++ but idk if that'll help.
violet junco
I guess I'll try to start over with a fresh version of Rust and everything that starts with "Visual" tomorrow. Thank you for your help!
carmine terrace
It looks like rust is fine, it's just your VS C++ that's being weird.
violet junco
It definitely is :/
Hmm, I think it works now! I found a different installer from SO and this one seems to be doing its job :)
carmine terrace
that's good!
violet junco
Alright, it's installed now, is there anything important I should do? The error is still here 😅