How to: Set Environment Variables
The vsvars32.bat file sets the appropriate environment variables to enable command line builds. For more information about vsvars32.bat, see the following Knowledge Base article:
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Q248802 : Vcvars32.bat Generates Out of Environment Message
If the current version of Visual Studio is installed on a computer that also has a previous version of Visual Studio, you should not run vsvars32.bat or vcvars32.bat from different versions in the same command window.
To run VSVARS32.BAT
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At the command prompt, change to the Common7\Tools subdirectory of your installation.
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Run VSVARS32.bat by typing VSVARS32.
Caution VSVARS32.bat can vary from machine to machine. Do not replace a missing or damaged VSVARS32.bat file with a VSVARS32.bat from another machine. Rerun setup to replace the missing file.