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DOC: Update contributing docs for Windows build tools instructions (#60170)
* DOC: Update Windows build tools instructions for VS Build Tools 2022 * fix trailing whitespaces
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scrolling down to "All downloads" -> "Tools for Visual Studio".
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In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" Workloads.
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If you encounter an error indicating ``cl.exe`` is not found when building with Meson,
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reopen the installer and also select the optional component
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**MSVC v142 - VS 2019 C++ x64/x86 build tools** in the right pane for installation.
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Alternatively, you can install the necessary components on the commandline using
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`vs_BuildTools.exe <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/use-command-line-parameters-to-install-visual-studio?source=recommendations&view=vs-2022>`_
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