https://github.com/python/cpython/blob/main/PCbuild/readme.txt
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/releasenotes/vs2017-relnotes

Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 is the final supported servicing baseline for Visual Studio 2017 and has entered the extended support period

Maybe time to use Visual Studio 2022 or at least 2019?