/FORCE (Force File Output)

 

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FORCE:[MULTIPLE|UNRESOLVED]

  
## Remarks  
 The /FORCE option tells the linker to create a valid .exe file or DLL even if a symbol is referenced but not defined or is multiply defined.  
  
 The /FORCE option can take an optional argument:  
  
-  Use /FORCE:MULTIPLE to create an output file whether or not LINK finds more than one definition for a symbol.  
  
-  Use /FORCE:UNRESOLVED to create an output file whether or not LINK finds an undefined symbol. /FORCE:UNRESOLVED is ignored if the entry point symbol is unresolved.  
  
 /FORCE with no arguments implies both multiple and unresolved.  
  
 A file created with this option may not run as expected. The linker will not link incrementally when the /FORCE option is specified.  
  
 If a module is compiled with **/clr**, **/FORCE** will not create an image.  
  
### To set this linker option in the Visual Studio development environment  
  
1.  Open the project's **Property Pages** dialog box. For details, see [Setting Visual C++ Project Properties](../Topic/Working%20with%20Project%20Properties.md).  
  
2.  Click the **Linker** folder.  
  
3.  Click the **Command Line** property page.  
  
4.  Type the option into the **Additional Options** box.  
  
### To set this linker option programmatically  
  
-  See [AdditionalOptions](assetId:///P:Microsoft.VisualStudio.VCProjectEngine.VCLinkerTool.AdditionalOptions?qualifyHint=False&autoUpgrade=True).  
  
## See Also  
 [Setting Linker Options](../Topic/Setting%20Linker%20Options.md)   
 [Linker Options](../Topic/Linker%20Options.md)