Joplin version: 1.7.11 Platform: Windows & Linux (Arch) OS specifics: x64 bit Steps to reproduce git clone source install dependencies npm install I tried removing the spaces and also moving to a new directory with no spaces, as suggested by @roman_r_m @JackGruber and on previous topics relat…

Or try installing windows build tools like this npm install --global windows-build-tools --vs2015

Yes! this worked. Although initially I had removed node completely and re-installed, but pretty sure this was the issue. Thanks @roman_r_m

Just in case... laurent22/joplin/blob/dev/readme/build_troubleshooting.md # Desktop application ## On Windows If `yarn dist` fails, it may need administrative rights. If you get an `error MSB8020: The build tools for v140 cannot be found.` try to run with a different toolset version, eg …

yes, I had found it later today. But it still wont build on Arch, after searching a bit, found out it could be an issue with the packages and official support wouldn't be there, I guess according another article I read. So I'll continue with windows

The link is just for reference. If you have a problem that isn't fixed by any of the solutions in the troubleshooting file, we should update it accordingly. Although I hoped people would just open PRs with their solutions along the way... :wink:

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laurent 25 March 2021 19:35 2

Perhaps try Node 12

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