C++ win32-type project is unavailable

Question

I use Visual Studio 2017 Community Edition for C++, but I have a problem. I need to create a win32 project (Actually I want to create a static library (.lib)) but for some reason I don't have this type of projects available! All what I have in the Section of Visual C++ is:

• Windows Desktop
  • Windows Console Application
  • Windows Desktop Application
  • Windows Desktop Wizard
• Windows Universal
• General
  • Empty Project
  • Makefile Project
  • Shared Items Project
• ALT
  • ALT Project
• Test
  • Native Unit Test Project
• Qt

What should I do to get Win32 Project Template? or is there another way to create such a project (.lib NOT .exe)?

Answer 1

Desktop Wizard should allow to select "Static library" on first or second page.