diff --git a/.github/workflows/build.yml b/.github/workflows/build.yml
index 05ead5a5..106c55f1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build.yml
@@ -111,6 +111,10 @@ jobs:
     steps:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
+    - uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+      with:
+        python-version: '3.12'
+
     - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       with:
         repository: itsmattkc/msvc420