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Is that needed because the compiler accesses some higher privileged APIs?

• Measter 3y ago
  The MSVC-based compiler doesn't come with a linker, so you need the MSVC build tools to get it. One of the ways to get the build tools is to install Visual Studio, which is fairly large.
  • filiphorvat 3y ago
    You don't need the whole Visual Studio installation, only MSVC build tools and Windows SDK. See here: https://rust-lang.github.io/rustup/installation/windows-msvc.html#installing-only-the-required-components-optional https://rust-lang.github.io/rustup/installation/windows-msvc...
    • Narishma 3y ago
      Those are still huge though, for some reason.
• Thaxll 3y ago
  Why would a compiler needs any privileges, it's like a text editor
  • cerved 3y ago
    In widows, you get bonus points if your program needs administrative rights
  • vijaybritto 3y ago
    I don't know. That's why I'm asking