Thread: visual c++ error

  1. #1
    Waxy-Dock
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    visual c++ error

    hi,

    when i try building my code with visual c++ 2005 Express Edition..

    the compiler gives the error..

    fatal error C1010: unexpected end of file while looking for precompiled header. Did you forget to add '#include "stdafx.h"' to your source?

    but when i use cygwin (g++) it compiles and runs fine...can someone tell me how i can fix this error...

    btw...when i do inlcude the suggested file ...it gives a new error
    fatal error C1083: Cannot open precompiled header file: 'Debug\inheritance.pch': No such file or directory
    Square.cpp

    thanks.

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    Skunkmeister Stoned_Coder's Avatar
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    look in project options and turn off precompiled headers
    Free the weed!! Class B to class C is not good enough!!
    And the FAQ is here :- http://faq.cprogramming.com/cgi-bin/smartfaq.cgi

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    Absent Minded Programmer
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    after you include that file, delete everything in the debug folder of your project, if you still get the debug error when you compile again, post the error message

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    You don't need precompiled headers for a simple, portable program. Turn them off instead of including the file. When you create your project, make sure you create a blank solution instead of a Win32 Console Application. I believe the blank solution starts out with precompiled headers turned off, although I don't have the 2005 version to be sure.

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