Unable to build my projects in 2018.2.0b7 after receiving fatal build error

When I try to build my game to an .exe file, I receive three fatal errors. I'm unable to create a build of my game at the moment no matter what I try.

The settings I'm using for my build are the following:
https://i.imgur.com/ZlYX9Mk.png

The errors I'm receiving upon building are:

1.
UnityException: Build path contains project built with "Create Visual Studio Solution" option, which is incompatible with current build settings. Consider building your project into an empty directory.
UnityEditor.WindowsStandalone.WindowsDesktopStandalonePostProcessor.CheckSafeProjectOverwrite (BuildPostProcessArgs args) (at C:/buildslave/unity/build/PlatformDependent/WinPlayer/Extensions/Managed/WindowsDesktopStandalonePostProcessor.cs:58)
DesktopStandalonePostProcessor.PostProcess (BuildPostProcessArgs args) (at C:/buildslave/unity/build/Editor/Mono/BuildPipeline/DesktopStandalonePostProcessor.cs:38)
UnityEditor.BuildPlayerWindow:BuildPlayerAndRun()

2.
Build completed with a result of 'Failed'
UnityEditor.BuildPlayerWindow:BuildPlayerAndRun()

3.
UnityEditor.BuildPlayerWindow+BuildMethodException: 2 errors
at UnityEditor.BuildPlayerWindow+DefaultBuildMethods.BuildPlayer (BuildPlayerOptions options) [0x0021f] in C:\buildslave\unity\build\Editor\Mono\BuildPlayerWindowBuildMethods.cs:187
at UnityEditor.BuildPlayerWindow.CallBuildMethods (Boolean askForBuildLocation, BuildOptions defaultBuildOptions) [0x0007f] in C:\buildslave\unity\build\Editor\Mono\BuildPlayerWindowBuildMethods.cs:94
UnityEditor.BuildPlayerWindow:BuildPlayerAndRun()​

I have no idea how to resolve this issue and I've found nothing after a long time searching. Strangely, the first error is referencing the Create Visual Studio Solution being checked, but you can clearly see in the build settings that it's not active. Even if I try to build into an empty directory I'm still seeing the exact same errors.

Can I get some help debugging this issue so I can build my game?

 

Try running Unity as Administrator, and/or build to your C:\Users\[name]\Documents folder as a test.

 

I ran into this issue as well when upgrading to 2018.2.0f2. Deleting the .sln file in your project's folder did the trick.

 

I had the same thing happen to me but I fixed it. What I did is that I opened the project folder and created a new subfolder.

I named the new folder, "Build Versions", to make it easier to store game versions and keep the visual studio error from appearing.

I ran a new build of the game from the new folder and everything worked as expected.
If you get a windows firewall pop up, just ignore it. It pops up because it's considered an unknown application from an unknown publisher. Just click on "Allow Access".

 

Helpful!

 

I also have the same mistake. I can not find a solution. Did you decide?

 

THIS WORKS OMG THANKS

 

FYI, If none of these above help, which it didn't in my case, through trial and error I discovered that calling BuildPipeline.BuildPlayer() with BuildPlayerOptions.locationPathName set to a FOLDER will trigger this error. It expects a file ending in .exe, not a folder. So if you have a custom build step or tools to perform your build written, check the inputs. The error reported is not helpful.

 

Fixed it fo me thank you very helpful

 

I had the same thing happen to me but I fixed it. What I did is that I opened the project folder and created a new subfolder.

I named the new folder, "Build Versions", to make it easier to store game versions and keep the visual studio error from appearing.

I ran a new build of the game from the new folder and everything worked as expected.
If you get a windows firewall pop up, just ignore it. It pops up because it's considered an unknown application from an unknown publisher. Just click on "Allow Access".

Thank you

 

This worked perfectly for me, thx a lot!

 

Thanks it worked

 

For me, I had not selected the scene in the "Scenes in Build." I clicked "Add Open Scenes.." and it built just fine...

 

Try to remove .sln file, should work

 

THANK GOD FOR YOUR COMMENT - Build my project into a new build project - Boom - it now compiles - Thanks

 

Doing the trick "Build Versions" worked perfectly fine, thank you!

 

I tried some solutions but didn't work, who can help me?

 

Try removing the .sln file, it has worked with me

 

This worked a charm for me. Thanks

 

First post June 12th 2018. Last post 10th December 2021!
Looks like nothing's fixed!
Hey Unity...anyone at home?

 

thank you ^^

 

Looks like the problem was more common than I thought. Glad my solution is helping even after all these years ^^.

 

You are a legend for this.

 

Well my username is Legendary L so thanks ^^!

 

This worked for me!! Thank you

 

My hero!