Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition - Visual Studio Express Editions
Recent update: 2008-3-21

Resource Editing

207 byte By Grubber at 2008-3-7
When I try to edit resource file (*.rc) I get this error: "Resource Editing in not supported on the Visual C++ Express SKU". Does that mean there is no way to get the resource editor to work in VC++ Express?

Project : error PRJ0003 : Error spawning 'midl.exe'

310 byte By emoticon05 at 2008-3-6
This what I get when Building Project : error PRJ0003 : Error spawning 'midl.exe'I don't see midl.exe In E:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\VC\binthe use of midl.exe indicates that is use a preprocessor ?why isn't midl.exe in my visual studio 8 folder ?PS : I use VC++ 2005 ...

Compile a Win32 console Socket program using XP SP2 Platform SDK

585 byte By AaronTan at 2008-3-5
I'm using VC2005 express edtion with Platform SDK to compile a socket program. When I include the <Winsock2.h> in my program, the compiler start generating warnings about 'macro redefinition like below:c:\program files\microsoft platform sdk for windows xp sp2\include\specstrings.h(341) ...

No EXE file created in VC Express Edition

320 byte By AaronTan at 2008-3-3
Hi, I'm having problem with the Visual C++ 2005 express edition. I'm creating WIN32 console program this edition. I couldn't find my exe file after successfully compiler my program. I have no problem with the projects that I created with the Beta 2 edition. Is there any setting I need t o ...

Formatting Conversion from Double to String...

422 byte By brenthellbent at 2008-3-1
How do you get the conversion to show a particular number of decimal places?For example: double x = 100; textBox1->Text = System::Convert::ToString(x);This method will display "100" in the textbox but I would like it to display "100.00" in the textbox.Any ...

Some questions and comments about installing the Platform SDK

1280 byte By CnoEvil at 2008-2-28
Hi Everybody,I'm new to VC++ and programming in general. I'm trying to teach myself how to do this at home with a few books and whatever learning resources I can find online, along with the VC++ Express edition IDE. I have a couple of questions and comments about installing the Platform ...

Function help

669 byte By Little_Dice at 2008-2-27
I am trying to get the information from textbox1 and output it into an array. I have tried this: char chrsplit[1000] strcpy(chrsplit, enctextbox->Text->ToCharArray()); but i get this error error C2664: 'strcpy' : cannot convert parameter 2 from 'cli::array<Type,dimension> ^' to ...

Compiling 64bit with VC++ 2005 Express using PSDK

2722 byte By McZ at 2008-2-26
This little guide I made is to make the VC++ 2005 Express compile 64bit using the latest PSDK (altough I'm not sure how good it works)I'll assume you already have VC++ 2005 Express and the PSDK installed, and activated the Win32 application building in VC++ and running 64bit Windows (well it ...

Problem executing general C++ code samples

707 byte By Atreju at 2008-2-25
Hi,I've installed Visual C++ Express Edition and PSDK and I'm able to build and execute simple Windows Forms Applications. But when I try to build the sample codes I've found at " http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms236269.aspx" I always have the same problem, e.g. when I open the ...

setup cancels without further notice, solved

434 byte By aleph at 2008-2-24
When trying to run setup.exe for c++ express, setup displays "loading installtion components, this may take a minute or two". After some minutes setup suddenly stops without further notice. In temp-dir I found dd_vserror80.txt containing the following line "[12/03/05,23:37:31] setup.exe: [2] ...

Ctrl+Tab behavior

214 byte By NickSavoiu at 2008-2-23
Can I turn off the new behavior of Ctrl+Tab of showing a list of files while trying to switch windows? I like the old behavior better since I can see the contents of the file I'm switching to. Thanks, Nick

setup cancels without further notice

434 byte By aleph at 2008-2-22
When trying to run setup.exe for c++ express, setup displays "loading installtion components, this may take a minute or two". After some minutes setup suddenly stops without further notice. In temp-dir I found dd_vserror80.txt containing the following line "[12/03/05,23:37:31] setup.exe: [2] ...

Problem installing.

424 byte By jbog91 at 2008-2-22
Hey. I just downloaded Visual C++ Express Edition 2005. I go to intall it, everything seems to go ok, and then it gets stuck here. It will not go anywhere past that. I don't know what I should tell you about my system but here is what I could think of. Windows XP Home SP2 Intel Pentium 4 ...

missing project template, Windows Service (.NET)

401 byte By kimaldis at 2008-2-21
I'm trying to create a managed service using VC++ 2005, express. I've done this once a couple of weeks ago but now, either I'm missing something very obvious or somewhere the project template has gone missing. When I select File->New-> Project, I can't see windows service (.NET) under ...

rename form1

865 byte By remy_tache at 2008-2-20
Hi, i wrote an application using vc++ express beta, now I try to rename the form1 in form_main. no problem !I'm adding a ImageList and execute the programme :Error : An unhandled exception of type 'System.Resources.MissingManifestResourceException' occurred in mscorlib.dll Additional ...

hello new to c++ !

208 byte By ch1p at 2008-2-19
hey new to c++ programming and would like to be able to create a window and button that when u click on it a msgbox appears just like in vb and says something or are there any tutorials to guide me thru steps

Problem with sample MessageBox

1597 byte By surfcaster at 2008-2-18
Excuse me, Ihave a problem, i try to digit this simple code from the Petzhold book on a Visual c++ express project. #include <windows.h> int WINAPI WinMain (HINSTANCE hInstance, HINSTANCE hPrevInstance, PSTR szCmdLine, int iCmdShow) { MessageBox (NULL, TEXT ("Hello, Windows 98!"), TEXT ...

VC++E No Runny On XP64 1069 ?

218 byte By razerredblue at 2008-2-17
VC++E won't install on xp64 ver 1069. Gives error that it has a problem with BITS. An xp service that it says is not working right. It is installed and running fine, it's a fresh install of xp too.

Console App won't run, getting error about "application configuration is incorrect"

378 byte By DigitalOne at 2008-2-16
Hello,I have a console app created using C++ 2005 Express. I now need to copy it to another machine to use it but it won't run. I have already copied the msvcr80.dll in with the executable but still does not work. I have also try copying in the manifest but this has no effect. What do I need ...

typedef arrangement CL doesn't like

496 byte By hackwrench at 2008-2-15
typedef { unsigned __int8 uint8; unsigned __int16 uint16; unsigned __int32 uint32; unsigned __int8 char8; char8 * string8; signed __int32 BOOL; __int32 WPARAM; __int32 LPARAM; __int32 HWND; unsigned __int32 UINT; __stdcall CALLBACK;}Can someone please tell me why this is wrong? More ...

Compiling Single File

260 byte By hackwrench at 2008-2-15
I'm trying to compile a single cpp file. I'm migrating a project from someone else's source to my way of doing things a few files at a time so I don't get lost. The source I'm currently working with is Borg 2.28 from http://caesum.com/download.php

Large fonts cause VC++ Express to present huge dialog boxes

205 byte By hackwrench at 2008-2-15
The customer experience improvement dialog box is bigger than a screen. So is the customize... and options dialog boxes. Hasn't Microsoft heard of scrollbars? or checking the system font settings? Sheesh!

Why were MFC, ATL and masm not included in VC++ Express?

3712 byte By rgabel at 2008-2-15
First off, while I do have a degree in Geology, my minor in college was Computer Science. Even though I do not have a job that needs much in then way of computer skills, since college I have been trying to keep up my computer skills. When I found out that Microsoft was offering VC++ 2005 ...

Linker error

338 byte By MarcoMinerva at 2008-2-15
Hi all!I'm using Visual C++ Express Edition. When I try to compile a Windows Form Application, I obtain an error saying that the linker is unable to find the file "MSVCURT.lib". I've searched in my hard disk, but I haven't found this file. What is the problem?Thanks in advance.Marco Minerva, ...

Error spawning CL.exe?

78 byte By kexh at 2008-2-14
<div>What is this problem? My project can't compile? How to solve this?</div>

Looking for a good c++ book.

535 byte By Rahu at 2008-2-14
I'm pretty much just starting all over with attempting to learn c++. I started a while ago with VC++ 6, but didnt get very far because i lack a proper attention span :P. However, the programs from the start won't compile due to missing headers(referring to old versions of some headers, such ...

How to access custom resources?

1470 byte By besserer at 2008-2-13
Hi guys,I've just started to use Visual C++ 2005 Express, and don't know how to access embedded resources.I created CLR Empty project, added MainForm.h and MainForm.cpp files under Solution-->Project-->Header Files/Source Files, respectively. Then - an icon under ...

Express version for 64 bits development

343 byte By manus_eiffel at 2008-2-13
Hi,I've installed the express edition to my Windows XP 64 bits thinking that I could do some 64 bits development but it turns out that it only have 32 bits support. Therefore you need to use the C++ compiler that comes with the Platform SDK.Is that on purpose? Or am I missing something to make ...

Custom Components in the Forms Designer?

574 byte By Joltan at 2008-2-12
In Visual Studio 2005 C++ Express Edition I extended the ListView class through inheritance with some methods of my own to create a specific class I need repeatedly in a small project of mine. Now the new ListView-based class works fine as it's intended once I compile my project, but I can't ...

Cannot open include file: 'atlstr.h'

405 byte By JoeyBlow at 2008-2-11
Having ustalled Visual C++ Express Edition, I'm attempting to compile a source which had an include for atlstr.h. Compilation fails because that header is not present. I've done some research at seems that atlstr.h is part of the Active Template Library. Where can I download a version of ATL ...

compile error in IDE generated code

995 byte By Wim2005 at 2008-2-10
Hi, i wrote an application using vc++ express beta, now I'm using the full version. When i compile my program i get this error : c:\documents and settings\wims\desktop\careertool.net_0.3_wip\careertool.net\Form1.h(1237) : error C2440: '=' : cannot convert from 'const wchar_t ' to ...

noob questions:)

289 byte By tschuler77 at 2008-2-10
<span> hi guys, I'm trying to configure the microsoft psdk right with visual c++.net express. I just wrote my first program and when i try to build it it tells me...... <font size="1"> fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'user32.lib' any suggestions? </font></span>

No Export Template option in C++ version?

388 byte By ericjs1 at 2008-2-8
I have noticed that there is no File->Export Template option in VC++ Express, but C#, J#, and VB Express do have the option. I discovered this while trying to make a project template for DirectX projects. Secondly, When I installed the DX9 SDK there was no DirectX project available when ...

Error in Vc++ 2005 Express

2566 byte By alexgr at 2008-2-8
When i Compile my application, I receive this result This is a old project that i covert in VC++ 2005 ********************************************************************** ASPSimpleobjhand.cpp ASPSimpleStore.cpp Generating Code... Compiling resources... Compiling manifest to resources... ...

Where to get Setup Projects

602 byte By KennethKeeley at 2008-2-7
Hi, I have read in the help files for VC++ Express about creating a setup project so as to be able to deploy my program. I have not been able to find the setup projects in VC++ Express. I have also read in the newsgroups that they don't come with the express versions. I think this is a shame ...

Visual Express C++ documentation..

255 byte By knallerthaar at 2008-2-7
Hi, I'm not used to work with compilers and need some help with Visual C++ Express. Does there exist some documentation for dummies that explains some - if not - all the features? I'm hoping for some free documentation! Cheers Thomas

compiling and linking for MPI setup

704 byte By RyHarris at 2008-2-7
I am trying to setup my project environment in VC++ 2005 Express for designing with MPI libraries. I am currently stuck on the following directions:4. Add the /MTd compiler switch to the Debug target and /MT to the Release target. 5. Add ws2 32.lib to the library option. Add mpich.lib to the ...

how change int to LPCWSTR?

138 byte By jiny at 2008-2-7
i don't english well. so i say simple... this is first time that i use vc++ ee... i don't know how change int to LPCWSTR.....

Visual C++ Locks up the computer...

512 byte By PatGarrity at 2008-2-6
Shortly after I start coding in VC++ my entire computer locks up and I have to restart it. This has happened every time I have tried to use the program. I am really disappointed because VC++ 6.0 isn't supported anymore, so this is all I have to use unless I want to spend lots of money... I ...

Text boxes

505 byte By Little_Dice at 2008-2-6
I am making a program that on click it will take info from textbox1 (user inputed) and out put it to textbox2. I have figured out how to onclick textbox2->Text = "This is text."; and that out puts This is text to textbox2, but i need to know how to get the text from textbox1 and then put it ...

how to unisntall visual c++

189 byte By asaad at 2008-2-5
i was wandering if anyone new how to uninstall this program as i ont need it and is affecting my computer? plz could u reply bck soon or reply on my email at:asaadalhadad@hotmail.com

Problem with ShellExecute

1042 byte By detrix at 2008-2-5
Hello,I build a new Windows Form Application. In the constructor I get a value from the registry and store them in a member variable: private: String^ SrcPath; ...this->SrcPath = rk->GetValue("SrcPath")->ToString();Now, if the user click a button e.g. play, it should open an .exe ...

Building & Debugging

970 byte By Quek at 2008-2-4
Hi there, I got a question. I'm currently learning Visual C++ in school. I'm using Visual Studio C++ 2005 Express Edition which I've downloaded from the website not long. I typed out a simple program and try.However, upon building solution (Build>Build Solution), I get: ========== Build: ...

This application has failed to start because MSVCR80D.dill was not found

375 byte By whw61 at 2008-2-4
The file is there in c:\windows\winsxs folder.This happens when I try a to create a simple project to test system and press f5 to bebug it.The file will create with release set and create the exe but will not debugI would appreciate any help. I have removed all re-installed all and no matter ...

Quick linker question

6798 byte By BennySamuelsson at 2008-2-4
I've successfully transferred my 2003 project to 2005 express. Only one problem remains. Even though I have included all paths to the platform SDK I get these linker errors. Does anyone know which lib I missed? 1>Linking... 1>Main.obj : error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol ...

Compile fails on network drive

471 byte By jjones11 at 2008-2-4
I installed VCX (VC++ Express) on my local drive, but my project files are on a network drive mounted as S: I created a simple HelloWorld Win32 Console App and the compile fails due to:1>cl : Command line error D8022 : cannot open ...

Test MFC.sln won't compile, VC++ Express

402 byte By Thomas2054 at 2008-2-3
The "Test MFC.sln" project installed in "My Documents" when I installed VC++ Express. When I try to compile it I get an error Error: Additional include file afxhh.h not found FWIW, I do have the Microsoft Platform SDK installed and I did make the changes to the directories and such that the ...

mfc42d.lib not found

394 byte By vkarimbil at 2008-2-3
Hi, I get this error linking a program using VC++ EE 2005: LINK : fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'mfc42d.lib'I saw that the PSDK/Include/mfc/afx.h was the origin, with a pragma asking for mfc42d.lib directly, but I could not find this file. Is there a way to work around this, or to get ...

libc.lib

219 byte By Fixxer at 2008-2-2
Does anyone know what replaced libc.lib? An SDK i purchased requires libc.lib but I would like to use VC++ 2005 Express edition to program with, and I must link to libc.lib. What lib / libs have replaced libc?

Old VC++ 6.0 projects and their dialogs.

508 byte By LasseSteenberg at 2008-2-2
Hey,I have installed the Express edition of VC++.I have a couple of old VC++6.0 projects I woudl like to convert such that I can maintain them using this new version of VC++.When converting it seems I do not have access to the old dialog forms. I.e. the graphical setup of my resources in the ...