diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index dae15791de9..67ae8bcf5af 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ class ve_build_ext(build_ext):
     def run(self):
         try:
             build_ext.run(self)
-        except DistutilsPlatformError:
+        except (DistutilsPlatformError, FileNotFoundError):
             raise BuildFailed()
 
     def build_extension(self, ext):