Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition
I seem to be having a bizzare issue. I created a hangman game just to push myself and to learn more. I did this with Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition. The produced *.exe file runs fine on the system on which I created it however when I put that same file on any other system it will not run. It claims to have some kind of configuration error. I then took the same code and used Dev-C++ to create an executable file. I was able to use that executable on other systems with no problems. Why am I having this problem?? The particular error that I am getting is this "This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem."
And while on the subject of VC++ 2008 Express Edition, what are its limitations? Also, what are the limitations of Dev-C++? If this is off topic please let me know and I will try to research this further on my own but if you guys happen to just know that would be great.
Thanks a bunch in advance!
And while on the subject of VC++ 2008 Express Edition, what are its limitations? Also, what are the limitations of Dev-C++? If this is off topic please let me know and I will try to research this further on my own but if you guys happen to just know that would be great.
Thanks a bunch in advance!
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I had that same problem at first, until I understood what was going on.
The computers you tested your program in don't have the MSVC++ runtime (or, at least, not the 9.0 one).
You can download it from here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9b2da534-3e03-4391-8a4d-074b9f2bc1bf&displaylang=en
What do you mean "limitations"?
The computers you tested your program in don't have the MSVC++ runtime (or, at least, not the 9.0 one).
You can download it from here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9b2da534-3e03-4391-8a4d-074b9f2bc1bf&displaylang=en
What do you mean "limitations"?
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And while on the subject of VC++ 2008 Express Edition, what are its limitations? |
I don't think VC++ 2008 Express Edition comes with MFC
After I posted this I did a bit more research and found what you said to be true. I need the run time files... which is disappointing. If I can use Dev-C++ 4.9.9.2 and not need to worry about (in comparison to the M$ product) then that seems like a better avenue.
As for limitations... both products are free. A few years ago when I took a C++ course the IDE/Compiler I used was free but stated that it was not meant for production use. I believe there was even somthing built in for limiting its use (program size or something). I am certainly far from going Pro as I havn't touched C++ since I took that college course a few years back but I am hoping to make some more advance programs once I get better with the language and I am just wondering if I might run into issues.
As for limitations... both products are free. A few years ago when I took a C++ course the IDE/Compiler I used was free but stated that it was not meant for production use. I believe there was even somthing built in for limiting its use (program size or something). I am certainly far from going Pro as I havn't touched C++ since I took that college course a few years back but I am hoping to make some more advance programs once I get better with the language and I am just wondering if I might run into issues.
Yeah, but VC++ generates a hello world of less than 10 K, while MinGW's -- Dev-C++'s compiler -- Generates a 200+ K executable.
Also, Dev-C++'s MinGW is already outdated. Unsurprisingly, since the last release was in 2005.
In that case, Dev-C++ has of course no limitations, what with being open source and all.
VC++ Express has a few. I don't think you'll find any of them any time soon.
I haven't seen much of Express, but from what I can tell, it lacks a few advanced tools, like code analysis (profiler, etc.) and a few other unimportant things (for a newbie).
Also, Dev-C++'s MinGW is already outdated. Unsurprisingly, since the last release was in 2005.
In that case, Dev-C++ has of course no limitations, what with being open source and all.
VC++ Express has a few. I don't think you'll find any of them any time soon.
I haven't seen much of Express, but from what I can tell, it lacks a few advanced tools, like code analysis (profiler, etc.) and a few other unimportant things (for a newbie).
It seems like the benefit of portability outweighs the executable size differences especially with how plentiful storage is these days.
Also, is it possible to create programs for Linux on either of these programs? Thus far I can only see how to create win32 (console) applications...
That's not portability. That's... distributability.
No. Neither compiler can cross-compile. For that... I guess you'd need to get yourself a copy of gcc and compile it either with MinGW or Cygwin. Cygwin might be better for that task.
No. Neither compiler can cross-compile. For that... I guess you'd need to get yourself a copy of gcc and compile it either with MinGW or Cygwin. Cygwin might be better for that task.
| That's not portability. That's... distributability. |
Good point, bad terminology on my part. My point remains the same, however. And thank you for your input.
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