BullCowGame could not be compiled. Try rebuilding form source manually

[Ryan_Wolfenbarger]

I have tried to follow other tutorials online or in the forums and have not found anything that helps. I have seen multiple people experiencing the same issues as well. this is my bull cow game folder

this is the first message that pops up

and this is the second message that pops up after i click YES

I am extremely frusterated at the fact that the file is not opening in unity becasue in order to start makeing the game i will need to see the base that is supposed to be available. So far I have enjoyed the course in the Visual Studio Code section but dont know what to do form this point because I cannot progress. If someone could help out It would be greatly appreciated.

[DanM]

Go into Saved and then Logs and then provide the contents of the most recent log.

[GiantPenguin]

I’m having the same issue, do I post my log or start another thread?

[Michael_Marinis_GR]

The very same question was asked here, with a couple of possible solutions: BullCowGame could not be compiled. Try rebuilding from source manually

[GiantPenguin]

I have attempted all of the workarounds in that thread, my issue remains.

[Michael_Marinis_GR]

Okay so you must have:

1. Checked that VS is your compiler (and not any other version you might have installed)
2. Reinstalled UE again

What’s the most recent log’s contents as DanM said above?

[GiantPenguin]

Log file open, 03/23/20 15:34:53
LogWindows: Failed to load ‘aqProf.dll’ (GetLastError=126)
LogWindows: File ‘aqProf.dll’ does not exist
LogWindows: Failed to load ‘VtuneApi.dll’ (GetLastError=126)
LogWindows: File ‘VtuneApi.dll’ does not exist
LogWindows: Failed to load ‘VtuneApi32e.dll’ (GetLastError=126)
LogWindows: File ‘VtuneApi32e.dll’ does not exist
LogConsoleResponse: Display: Failed to find resolution value strings in scalability ini. Falling back to default.
LogInit: Display: Running engine for game: BullCowGame
LogPlatformFile: Not using cached read wrapper
LogTaskGraph: Started task graph with 5 named threads and 35 total threads with 3 sets of task threads.
LogStats: Stats thread started at 0.456360
LogD3D11RHI: Loaded GFSDK_Aftermath_Lib.x64.dll
LogICUInternationalization: ICU TimeZone Detection - Raw Offset: +0:00, Platform Override: ‘’
LogPluginManager: Mounting plugin Paper2D
LogPluginManager: Mounting plugin AISupport
LogPluginManager: Mounting plugin LightPropagationVolume
LogPluginManager: Mounting plugin ActorLayerUtilities
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Launching UnrealBuildTool… [C:/Program Files/Epic Games/UE_4.24/Engine/Binaries/DotNET/UnrealBuildTool.exe -Mode=QueryTargets -Project=“C:/Users/Blueb/Documents/Projects/C++/Cow and Bull/Resources/BullCowGame-starter-kit/BullCowGame.uproject” -Output=“C:/Users/Blueb/Documents/Projects/C++/Cow and Bull/Resources/BullCowGame-starter-kit/Intermediate/TargetInfo.json”]
LogInit: Warning: Incompatible or missing module: BullCowGame
Running C:/Program Files/Epic Games/UE_4.24/Engine/Binaries/DotNET/UnrealBuildTool.exe UE4Editor Development Win64 -Progress -NoHotReloadFromIDE
Creating makefile for UE4Editor (no existing makefile)
ERROR: Windows SDK must be installed in order to build this target.
LogInit: Warning: Still incompatible or missing module: BullCowGame
LogCore: Engine exit requested (reason: EngineExit() was called)
LogExit: Preparing to exit.
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module DesktopPlatform (46)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module PlatformCryptoOpenSSL (44)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module PlatformCryptoTypes (42)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module PlatformCrypto (40)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module AnimationModifiers (38)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module PropertyEditor (37)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module AudioEditor (34)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module TextureCompressor (32)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module RenderCore (30)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module Landscape (28)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module SlateRHIRenderer (26)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module OpenGLDrv (24)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module D3D11RHI (22)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module AnimGraphRuntime (20)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module Renderer (18)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module Engine (16)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module CoreUObject (14)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module NetworkFile (12)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module CookedIterativeFile (10)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module StreamingFile (8)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module SandboxFile (6)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module PakFile (4)
LogModuleManager: Shutting down and abandoning module RSA (3)
LogExit: Exiting.
Log file closed, 03/23/20 15:35:43

[Michael_Marinis_GR]

ERROR: Windows SDK must be installed in order to build this target.

That’s a tricky one…I’ve seen this before, many people solved it by installing both Windows SDK 8.1 and 10, or didn’t select everything needed in their VS installation.
I’d suggest a fresh installation of VS Code or Community, but if anyone else has more experience on that issue it would be good, so you won’t be spending time on reinstallations.

[DanM]

Using these options should install all dependencies required for Unreal

[gotwilkd]

I am having this same issue. My guess is UE4 version. I’m on 4.25, checking the log based on this comment…

Launching UnrealBuildTool… [C:/Program Files/Epic Games/UE_4.25/Engine/Binaries/DotNET/UnrealBuildTool.exe -Mode=QueryTargets -Project=“W:/GotWilkd/UE4_Projects/BullCowGame-starter-kit/BullCowGame.uproject” -Output=“W:/GotWilkd/UE4_Projects/BullCowGame-starter-kit/Intermediate/TargetInfo.json”]
LogInit: Warning: Incompatible or missing module: BullCowGame
Running C:/Program Files/Epic Games/UE_4.25/Engine/Binaries/DotNET/UnrealBuildTool.exe Development Win64 -Project=“W:/GotWilkd/UE4_Projects/BullCowGame-starter-kit/BullCowGame.uproject” -TargetType=Editor -Progress -NoEngineChanges -NoHotReloadFromIDE
ERROR: Could not find NetFxSDK install dir; this will prevent SwarmInterface from installing. Install a version of .NET Framework SDK at 4.6.0 or higher.
LogInit: Warning: Still incompatible or missing module: BullCowGame

[gotwilkd]

Also trying to install .NET Framework 4.6 I received this error, and confirmed I have .NET Framework 4.8 installed.

[gotwilkd]

Update: I tried to create a new BLANK… Unreal engine 4.25… C++ project and hit the same error. I was able to download the .NET Framework SDK 4.6 or higher at the below link and BullCow & My own projects work:

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack and Language Packs

[DanM]

Use the settings provided in the screenshot. It will install everything you need including the right .NET SDK

[brytlao]

The error happened to me when I changed the original folder name. Downloading the resource folder and following the instructions exactly solved my problem.

[Ajit]

Had that same problem.
Download Unrealengine 22.3 and set it as current , Now Open the BullAndCow project. It works for me

[junnellikethis]

Try to verify your unreal engine through epic games launcher.
Go to Epic Games Launcher -> Unreal Engine -> Library (see tabs)
then click the arrow down and select verify. This solution works on me.