# Help! when i create a C++ project in UE5.3 but I create a project it gives me this error message!

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945>\
**Category:** Getting Started & Setup\
**Tags:** unreal-engine\
**Created:** [September 21, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945 "2023-09-21T04:54:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![JasonWilson](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/jasonwilson/32/907654_2.png) [@JasonWilson](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JasonWilson)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945/21 "2024-03-08T17:50:48Z")

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Thank U very much , it works for me .

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**Author:** ![a1s1234](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@a1s1234](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/a1s1234)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945/22 "2024-03-20T13:36:14Z")

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Worked for me,thank you very much !!!

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**Author:** ![MarkcusD](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@MarkcusD](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/MarkcusD)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945/23 "2024-04-15T01:31:52Z")

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I had to do this and it still tried to find 2019: [UE5 Visual Studio 2019 must be installed in order to build this target – Unreal Build Tool](https://store.algosyntax.com/tutorials/unreal-engine/ue5-visual-studio-2019-must-be-installed-in-order-to-build-this-target/)

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**Author:** ![ExabyteCoder](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@ExabyteCoder](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ExabyteCoder)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945/24 "2024-08-23T13:07:28Z")

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This was PRECISELY the problem. I nuked the entire directory and it solved the problem. I had, for whatever reason, an old version for the SDK specified there from 2021.

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**Author:** ![noahsarmah](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@noahsarmah](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/noahsarmah)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945/25 "2024-08-24T19:02:10Z")

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They could wonder if the issue is related to missing dependencies or configuration problems[.](https://pikashowsapps.org/) This situation could lead them to seek solutions online or consult documentation for guidance.

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**Author:** ![sagmakhan](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@sagmakhan](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/sagmakhan)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945/26 "2024-09-19T13:44:40Z")

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Encountering an error while creating a C++ project in UE5.3 might lead someone to question project setup, dependencies, or configuration issues. They might think about checking for missing files, verifying compatibility[,](https://youtubvanced.com/) or reviewing error logs. Troubleshooting steps could include reinstalling or updating related tools and software.

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**Author:** ![CMart13](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@CMart13](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/CMart13)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-when-i-create-a-c-project-in-ue5-3-but-i-create-a-project-it-gives-me-this-error-message/1305945/27 "2025-01-29T18:58:25Z")

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Thank you for this! 3 days of troubleshooting and you sir are a hero!

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