vcvarsall.bat needed for python to compile missing from visual studio 2015 ( v 14)

Question

I am trying to install numpy in python 3.5 under windows 10 with visual studio 2015 ultimate installed.

Short version: file vcvarsall.bat is missing fro

Answer 1

Make sure C++ Common Tools are installed in Visual Studio.

Programs and Features -> VS 2015 -> Change