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how to run visual C++ in visual studio

Rich Smith 0 Reputation points
2025-02-28T00:06:33.5133333+00:00

I have been writing "Visual Basic" Window Forms projects using a Visual Basic Template, but I would like to try a Visual C++ Window Forms Project. But I do not find '"Visual C++" Template as an option in Visual Studio Community 2022. I see a How do I build a Visual C++ project?

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  1. RLWA32 47,411 Reputation points
    2025-02-28T00:49:18.3766667+00:00

    Microsoft removed C++ Windows Forms templates from Visual Studio a long time ago. But by installing support for C++/CLI it can be done. @Castorix31 posted an answer in this thread to archived instructions - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2157095/create-c-gui-project You'll need to scroll down some before you reach the answer with the link.

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