The x64 Native Tools Command Prompt for VS 2019 provides a powerful and flexible way to develop and build native applications on a 64-bit Windows platform. Its integration with Visual Studio 2019 ensures that developers have access to the latest tools and technologies.

Alternatively, you can find it in your file explorer under the Visual Studio installation path, typically: %ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Visual Studio 2019\Visual Studio Tools\VC Essential Commands to Get Started

Here's an example of how to use the x64 Native Tools Command Prompt to compile and link a simple C++ program:

This command compiles the hello.cpp file and links it to create an executable called hello.exe .

: The x64 Native Tools prompt is recommended for most modern native 64-bit development because both target and host are 64-bit, enabling use of larger address spaces and faster builds.