During installation, ensure the workload is checked. This includes the MSVC compiler and the NMAKE utility. How to Run NMAKE
Do not run NMAKE from a standard Command Prompt. Microsoft recommends using the Developer Command Prompt for Visual Studio , which automatically sets up the necessary environment variables and paths for NMAKE to run correctly. 4. Alternatives for Legacy Systems
To clean up, run:
Type nmake /? to verify the installation and see available options.