Error: "Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater is required" when installing Python library 'pandas-dedupe' in the Jupyter Notebook interface

[Suskil]

Issue

Trying to install a Python library pandas-dedupe in the Alteryx Jupiter notebook interface.
Tried both

• 'from ayx import Package Package.installPackages(['pandas-dedupe'])'
• 'from ayx import Alteryx Alteryx.installPackages(['pandas-dedupe'])

The following error is shown in the stack trace:
 

error: Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater is required. Get it with "Microsoft C++ Build Tools": https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/

Environment Details 

• Alteryx Designer
  • Any
• Python Tool

Cause

 

As error message indicates, the libraries are included in Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 and above. 

Resolution

1. Download Microsoft C++ Build Tools
2. Execute the installer and select the following to install 
3. Once installed, launch Designer and add Python Tool
4. Uncomment and complete Package.installPackages(['pandas-dedupe']) 

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Additional Resources

• Python Tool

[qrodrigob]

[Solved] - Step for Step
Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 is required
https://youtu.be/Y4QxGemfNrs