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    C++ builds with Windows SDK 8.1 fail after upgrade to Visual Studio 16.7

    fixed in: visual studio 2019 version 16.8 preview 4visual studio 2019 version 16.7windows 10.0C++Setup

    avatar image Eberhard Beilharz reported Aug 06 at 03:09 PM

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