title: How can I install C compiler properly for Python package installation for Windows?
body: <p>I believe I don't have my C compiler properly installed.  I'm trying to install some Python 2.7 packages on my Windows 8 machine.  I keep receiving the following error:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>RuntimeError: Broken toolchain: cannot link a simple C program.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>Python is installed properly and has been working well regularly.  I've been using the <code>virutalenv</code> package and working in a virtual environment.  I've then tried installing Cygwin, MinGW, and MS Visual Studios 2012, none of which seem to work in the <code>virtualenv</code>.  I'm not sure what I am doing wrong, any help would be great.</p>
  
  <p>Thank you,
  Jimmy</p>