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Hi Harrison, > My classmate says he can't even get to opening CAVE because the visual > studios app for C++ is causing issues crashing his system previously > mentioned. Was he sure to follow the exact steps listed on our website?: http://unidata.github.io/awips2/install/install-cave/#method-2-direct-windows-install We also have a video walk through that might be easier. If he didn't download the exact version of C++ Build Tools, I would suggest uninstalling all packages on his machine and following along with this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAuBSsSp9Ak The direct Windows installation is very picky about exactly what downloads are installed and in the correct order even. It's unfortunate it's such a pain. Also, it might be more helpful if he opens a support tickets himself, and then we can trouble shoot with him directly? Either way, we're happy to help. Hopefully a full reinstallation can solve his problem. Thanks. --Shay Carter She/Her/Hers AWIPS Software Engineer UCAR - Unidata If you're interested, please feel free to fill out a survey about the support you receive: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDIkdk8qUMgq8ZdM4jhP-ubJPUOr-mJMQgxInwoAWoV5QcOw/viewform Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: NLY-733318 Department: Support AWIPS Priority: High Status: Open =================== NOTE: All email exchanges with Unidata User Support are recorded in the Unidata inquiry tracking system and then made publicly available through the web. If you do not want to have your interactions made available in this way, you must let us know in each email you send to us.