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Make: Command not Found Error: How to Fix it
Install make using PowerShell when you encounter this issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The make command is widely used in different operating systems for building and compiling software projects. However, users complain about the make: command not found error when they use it.
This guide will discuss why the error occurred and how to fix it. Similarly, we have provided the solution if theADB command is not found or is inaccessible.
What causes make: command not found?
The make: command not found error occurs when the system cannot locate the ‘make’ command-line tool. This error can be caused by various factors, including:
Regardless of the cause of the error on your operating system, we’ll take you through details about how to resolve it.
How can I fix make: command not found?
Before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps:
Windows doesn’t have to make preinstalled. However, you can install it through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) or other development environments like Chocolatey, Cygwin, or MinGW.
Install make
The above steps will install the Chocolatey development environment and install make through the respective package manager. Also, you can check our guide on how toprint Environment Variablesin PowerShell.
Add make to the PATH environment variable
Check how toedit the Path Environment Variablein Windows PCs for more details.
Following the above steps will automatically fix the issues with make command not found error. Also, you can run the commands in the Command Prompt if you encounter anyissues with PowerShellor Terminal.
Should you have any questions or suggestions regarding this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
