VS2010 set executable data

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In Visual Studio 2010 C++ Express, how do I set the executable data such as exe version, build, icon, etc?

Also, does the Visual studio compiler adds private data to the executable such as IP or mac address?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:07

In Visual Studio 2010 C++ Express, how do I set data such as exe version, build

You did not say whether you are using managed or unmanaged C++.

For unmanaged C++ (e.g., MFC), you need to create a version.rc file. You may want to use a resource editor to help you with the .rc file.

For managed C++ (i.e., a CLR (.NET) C++ project), edit or create the AssemblyInfo.cpp file.

Here is a sample AssemblyInfo.cpp to start with:

#include "stdafx.h"

using namespace System;
using namespace System::Reflection;
using namespace System::Runtime::CompilerServices;
using namespace System::Runtime::InteropServices;
using namespace System::Security::Permissions;

//
// General Information about an assembly is controlled through the following
// set of attributes. Change these attribute values to modify the information
// associated with an assembly.
//
[assembly:AssemblyTitleAttribute("foo")];
[assembly:AssemblyDescriptionAttribute("")];
[assembly:AssemblyConfigurationAttribute("")];
[assembly:AssemblyCompanyAttribute("Microsoft")];
[assembly:AssemblyProductAttribute("foo")];
[assembly:AssemblyCopyrightAttribute("Copyright (c) Microsoft 2011")];
[assembly:AssemblyTrademarkAttribute("")];
[assembly:AssemblyCultureAttribute("")];

//
// Version information for an assembly consists of the following four values:
//
//      Major Version
//      Minor Version
//      Build Number
//      Revision
//
// You can specify all the value or you can default the Revision and Build Numbers
// by using the '*' as shown below:

[assembly:AssemblyVersionAttribute("1.0.*")];

[assembly:ComVisible(false)];

[assembly:CLSCompliantAttribute(true)];

[assembly:SecurityPermission(SecurityAction::RequestMinimum, UnmanagedCode = true)];

does the Visual studio compiler add private data to the executable such as IP or mac address?

No. Where did you hear that?

I'm using standart Windows Library, so I need a version.rc right? — Tim S., Aug 04 '11 at 08:27
Cant find much documentation about version.rc files, but atleast you pointed me in the right direction! Good, detailled answer! Much appreciated — Tim S., Aug 05 '11 at 07:10
Did you click on the version.rc link in my answer? Also, I just added another link to a post about resource editors for VS Express users. — Justin M. Keyes, Aug 05 '11 at 14:02

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 03 '11 at 15:09

The non-Express route is to right-click on the project and choose Properties. On the Application tab, the Assembly Information button lets you specify version number. The icon is also specified from the Application tab.

I've not used the Express edition, so I don't know if those features are present. If so, I expect them to be in the same place.

VS2010 set executable data

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