Initial Setup, Visual Studio: CMake configuration not starting

[Murraybrian]

I'm trying to setup a new local server, but I am confused with the following steps in the quick setup guide:

Open the server root folder in Visual Studio 2019/2022.
Open a local folder on the splash screen.
The build will start configuring itself for your system.
This stage is done when the CMake window at the bottom of the window says 1> CMake generation finished..

When I open the "server" folder in visual studio, nothing happens. I don't get anything in the CMake window, and there is no build option. The window on the side shows all the folders/files, but thats about it. I have gone back through the previous steps, but cant seem to find anything that I missed. Which folder should I be opening if not the server folder? I have setup servers before (like Darkstar) so I dont think Im completely dumb. I appreciate any assistance.

[zach2good]

I feel like I've seen this before. I suspect that during your Visual Studio install you've missed this step: 2019 or 2022 are fine, check Desktop development with C++ workload (under Desktop & Mobile).

You can reopen the Visual Studio Installer from your start bar, Modify the Visual Studio Community 2022 entry, and make sure this is checked:

and then make sure you hit Modify:

[zach2good]

With everything correctly installed, CMake configuration will spring into life with the Open Folder workflow:

[Murraybrian]

Wow, I knew it was going to be something simple lol. Studio had mobile checked instead of desktop. Thanks!