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msvc.py fails with VS 2019 Build Tools 14.24

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Hi,

I installed VS 2019 with Build Tools 14.24 but my "setup.py build" still fails with the below error in msvc.py file:
error: Microsoft Visual C++ 14.1 is required. Get it with "Build Tools for Visual Studio": https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

And AFAIK, the msvc.py should support Build Tools 14.24
What I'm missing? anyone could help?

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