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Improves the Windows prerequisites documentation by making the Microsoft C++ Build Tools requirements easier to verify and troubleshoot.

  • Adds explicit verification of MSVC v143 and Windows 10/11 SDK in the Visual Studio Installer's Individual components tab
  • Adds a verification step using link.exe /? in the Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022
  • Adds troubleshooting guidance for cases where link.exe is not recognized
  • Adds troubleshooting guidance for missing Windows SDK components

These changes help users verify their Windows build environment before attempting to build a Tauri application, reducing common setup errors and confusion.

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##### Verify the C++ Tools Installation

To verify that the C++ build tools are installed correctly, open the **Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022** from your Start Menu.

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Hmm, did you have trouble after setting up the MSVC following the above instructions? I'm not sure how useful it is to have a verification guide that basically says the same thing as doing a above again

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Thanks for pointing that out. The intent was to provide a quick way to verify that link.exe is actually available in the development environment after installation, rather than repeat the installation steps.

I agree that the distinction isn't clear enough in the current version. I'll revise the section to make the verification and troubleshooting purpose clearer and keep it concise.

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