Static Compilation in .net project/ Dependancy of EXE file over Visual Studio Installation

[Madhu_Rani]

I developed an application by using Visual Studio 2005 (Visual C++/MFC based project). The developed exe works fine over the machine that already have installation of Visual Studio 2005. But it does not run over other machine. I even installed the .net2 frameowrk and service pack of .net2 framework as well but did not succdeed in running the application. I remember that in old days, there was an option of static compilation in Visual C++ (6 version) without .net framework. So how we can do the same in Visual Studio 2005 that is dependant over .net framework. In static compilation, the compiler/linker put all the dependant stuff in exe file. Please guide me how I can run the application over machines that does not have installation of Visual Studio 2005. THANKS.

[Lost User]

Madhu_Rani wrote:

Please guide me how I can run the application over machines that does not have installation of Visual Studio 2005.

Dynamic linked Visual Studio 2005 C++ applications may require the C run-time and MFC libraries installed on the client machine. Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package (x86)[^] Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)[^] Another option is to static link your project by choosing 'Use MFC in a Static Library' in the General section of your configuration properties. You will also need to choose '/MT' runtime library in the Code Generation section. Best Wishes, -David Delaune