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A simple "hello world" program in Microsoft Visual C++ takes up to 150 kb. How would it be possible to minimize the executable size without damaging portability? Thanks.
The two main ways, turn the debugging info off (i.e. compile a release build) and/or dynamically link libraries (which has its downsides).
AFAIK, Visual C++ has optimisations for small executable sizes.
Last edited by zacs7; 09-06-2009 at 04:40 AM. Reason: cough
Besides the fact that the correct word is "its", static linking also has its downsides: bigger executable size.Originally Posted by zacs7
For information on how to enable C++11 on your compiler, look here.
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No it doesn't. You must be including irrelevant libraries, the debug build, and DLL linkage.
Switch to the Multi-threaded static linkage.
Switch to release version.
Watch as your executable size shrinks to a few K
Until you can build a working general purpose reprogrammable computer out of basic components from radio shack, you are not fit to call yourself a programmer in my presence. This is cwhizard, signing off.
How? I have the 6.0 version.
You mean by LoadLibrary and GetAddressProc?
Such as?
Project Settings/ C++ / Category - Code Generation / Use Run-Time Library
to choose static or dynamic linkage to CRT
Category - Optimization - choose Minimize Size
To select Release build - select Release on the Build toolbar
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Consider upgrading to newest Visual Studio if you can. The express version is free.
For information on how to enable C++11 on your compiler, look here.
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I managed to decrease it to 28 kb, in this way. In Optimization category, though, optimizations list is greyed out.
I am stuck with the this version. Maybe, I will consider it some day.
Compiles to a 4719 byte binary in Linux, but I'm sure there's a good reason about the difference in file sizes from Windows the Linux. I reckon it has to with the libraries.Code:#include <stdio.h> int main() { printf("Hello World!\n") ; return 0; }
I reckon it also has something to do with that the OP is using a very old version.
For information on how to enable C++11 on your compiler, look here.
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Use the rights flags , size optimization, the rights #pragma and its size will be < 1 Kb...
