Visual C++ 2008 problem
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I just got a new 64vista pc and downloaded Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition. When I try to run the default console program I get the following error message:
Unable to start program 'C:\Users\Jacob\Documents\Visual Studio 2008\Projects\Test1\Debug\Test1.exe'
The system cannot find the file specified.
So far I have changed the Target machine to X64 from X86 but that didnt do anything. What else can I try?
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I've noticed a lot of people having the same problem. Ironically, I can find a single place where it sais whether Visual C++ is compatible/not compatible with Vista 64 bit. If not, Is there a better compiler that is?
is it maybe the whitespaces in "Visual Studio 2008"?
Did u try copying the file to some other location or run it from command shell?
Best Jochen
Did u try copying the file to some other location or run it from command shell?
Best Jochen
Quote:Original post by ChainChiefWell, does that file exist?
When I try to run the default console program I get the following error message:
Unable to start program 'C:\Users\Jacob\Documents\Visual Studio 2008\Projects\Test1\Debug\Test1.exe'
The system cannot find the file specified.
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I Should have mentioned that. It does not exist. In fact, I did a search and could not find the executable anywhere. I dont know why it is not creating it when I compile.
Quick question, I havent used visual in vista 64 bit but, is anything actually compiling in vista 64bit? You can grab gcc and execute the command line string that visual uses in a term and see what happens.
Where is your project located, in the user directory? If not, it might be a UAC problem where it won't let a new file be created in a restricted folder.
I have UAC disabled on my x64 Vista and am running as administer and have not had any problems. Check your account privileges as well, you need Admin.
I have UAC disabled on my x64 Vista and am running as administer and have not had any problems. Check your account privileges as well, you need Admin.
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Unfortunately, disabling UAC had no effect.
I found an article which goes into detail about getting VC2008 Express to compile, but it requires messing with the registry and moving files around. I am reluctant to do this, but I will try if there is no other option.
The article is here:
http://jenshuebel.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/visual-c-2008-express-edition-and-64-bit-targets/
Can someone assure me this is a valid procedure, or should I try something else?
I found an article which goes into detail about getting VC2008 Express to compile, but it requires messing with the registry and moving files around. I am reluctant to do this, but I will try if there is no other option.
The article is here:
http://jenshuebel.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/visual-c-2008-express-edition-and-64-bit-targets/
Can someone assure me this is a valid procedure, or should I try something else?
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