Mar 19, 2025 · LINK.exe links Common Object File Format (COFF) object files and libraries to create an executable (EXE) file or a dynamic-link library (DLL). The following table lists options …

Aug 20, 2025 · I installed Visual Studio 2022 and Build Tools 2022 with the C++ workload, but Rust still can’t find link.exe. I even tried using WSL (Ubuntu) and installing the MSVC target …

Aug 13, 2020 · The following thread seems to be related: Unable to compile Rust hello world on Windows: linker link.exe not found. Perhaps it is of help.

Jul 18, 2025 · Fixing link.exe Not Found Error This error occurs when Rust can't find the Microsoft Visual C++ linker on Windows. Here are the minimal installation options to resolve it:

Whatever the reason, link.exe is an archaic and strange tool, and your knowledge of ld will not be much help. Hence this cheatsheet! This cheatsheet is meant to be a quick reference for some …

Feb 25, 2025 · An in-depth look at link.exe, the Microsoft linker, its role in the Windows build process, its command-line options, and its security implications.

In this post, we will see How To Fix - "Error: Linker 'Link.exe' Not Found" in Rust. Below is a more detailed excerpt of the error - note: The system cannot find the file specified. (os error 2) note: …

Nov 5, 2025 · The linker (link.exe) combines the object files into a single executable file. Linker options can be set inside or outside of Visual Studio. Within Visual Studio, you access linker …

Mar 9, 2024 · It seems like you are encountering an issue with the linker `link.exe` not being found during the installation of Rust with MSVC (Microsoft Visual C++) on Windows 11. Here are a …

Aug 10, 2023 · It probably means that link.exe isn't added to your PATH environment variable. Try adding the one you need (what platform you want to compile your program to) to the PATH. …