How to build 64bit applications in MSVC++ 2008 Express?

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I'm running 32bit Windows and I'm wondering, is it possible to build 64bit apps in MSVC++ 2008 Express Edition ? If yes, how ?

It's cumbersome, but possible. See the accepted answer to this question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3376198/configuring-64-bit-compilation-inside-visual-studio-2008-express-edition-vs2008 — Andriy, Apr 25 '12 at 13:54

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 25 '12 at 14:58

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Generally, VS2008 is able to build 64bit app. You can do that by:

Left click on solution and pick "Configuration manager"
Click on "Active Solution Platform" combo box (there should be selected "Win32") and select "new"
new dialog appears, so just select targer platform Itanium/x64
click on OK, done :)

answered Apr 25 '12 at 14:58

Paskas

As the link that Andrey gave explains, the Express edition requires some manual configuration to get it to the point where it will offer you the x64 target platform. – Michael Burr Apr 25 '12 at 15:11

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