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MSVC Toolset Minor Version Number 14.40 in VS 2022 v17.10

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  • Visual Studio 2022 v17.10 will have a new MSVC Toolset minor version number of 14.40.
  • The MSVC Toolset minor version number will continue to increase in future Visual Studio releases, starting with '40' in v17.10.
  • The C++ Project System (MS Build) will be updated to support the '14.4x' MSVC Toolsets.
  • Custom build systems, projects, libraries, and VS Extensions checking for valid MSVC build versions will need to be adjusted for '14.4x'.
  • The table provided shows the mapping of MSVC versions to the different Visual Studio update releases in v17.10.
  • In case of issues, the Side-By-Side Minor Version MSVC Toolsets feature can be used to select an older MSVC Toolset in VS 2022.
  • Feedback can be provided through the Visual Studio Developer Community or in the comments section.