Howto build MFC code in Visual C++ Express (not Visual C++ Pro)
Added by molator about 5 years ago
Tutorial based on a deprecated tutorial i found
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/MFC/MFCinVisualStudioExpress.aspx
Step 1 - Install Visual C++ Express
Step 2 - Download Windows Driver Kit
Step 3 - Install Windows Driver Kit
Check the first checkbox (Build Environment, Documentation, Tools for Driver Developers)
Step 4 - Add includes and libraries in Visual C++ Express
Replace WinDDK_directory by the directory where you installed Windows Driver Kit
"Options" > "Tools" > "Projects and Solutions" > "VC++ Directories" > "Include files"
Add WinDDK_directory\inc\mfc42
Add WinDDK_directory\inc\atl71 (atl directory might change depending on Windows Driver Kit Version)
"Options" > "Tools" > "Projects and Solutions" > "VC++ Directories" > "Library files"
Add WinDDK_directory\lib\mfc\i386
Add WinDDK_directory\lib\atl\i386
That's all folks!