Basic C++ template does not compile

Have you installed Windows 8.1 SDK?

  1. Install DirectX runtime
  2. Install Windows 8.1 SDK
  3. Install Visual studio 2013 (pro or community)
  4. Try compiling now.

If this still does not work, try re-installing UE4 - Sometimes UE4 fails to detect 8.1 SDK if it was installed later.