compile problem C++

Question

Hey guys. I need to compile some project. I installed Visual C++ 6.0 + Microsoft Platform SDK 2003 from there http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=A55B6B43-E24F-4EA3-A93E-40C0EC4F68E5&displaylang=en#requirements

I also added SDK paths under Tools->Options->Directories and moved them to top.

But I am still getting this errors when compiling...

c:\users\admin\downloads\microsoft visual c++ 6.0 standard edition\vc98\include\new(9) : fatal error C1083: Cannot open include file: 'exception': No such file or directory

And

c:\users\admin\downloads\microsoft visual c++ 6.0 standard edition\vc98\include\ios(9) : fatal error C1083: Cannot open include file: 'streambuf': No such file or directory

Anyone got some idea?

Answer 1

The only reason to download an old compiler version like VC6 would be you need to rebuild a project developed for that exact version. But this code clearly isn't.

Try it with the latest Visual C++, which is 2010 as Andre commented.

Note: The Feb 2003 SDK, the last one compatible with VC6, is available on MSDN.

Platform SDK - February 2003 Edition (English) 325 (MB)

File Name: en_platformsdk_win2003.exe

Date Published (UTC): 4/4/2003 9:25:00 PM

Last Updated (UTC): 8/25/2005 9:36:39 PM

SHA1: 33E0434F63EFFC0A04B3401D992AE4478E4C80E7 ISO/CRC: A519A771

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Answer 2

VC6 is from 1998, and before SP5 it didn't even get for loops correct. Don't use it, ever, it is the most standard uncompliant compiler that is still out there.

Answer 3

Why on earth are you using VC6? And if you use it, why with the standard library, for which it only has buggy support? Better download one of the current Express editions.

That said, it looks as if your include path is missing something like: "c:\program files\microsoft visual studio\vc98\include\stl\" or wherever you installed it.

Answer 4

According to the page you linked to, the SDK you linked to was published 5/2/2005.

"This SDK does not support working with Microsoft Visual C/C++®, 6.0 as support for VC 6.0 has ended. The last SDK that will work with VC 6.0 is the February 2003 Edition"

More generally, just read the documentation of things.

If your machine is too old to use the free Visual Studio Express 10.0, then I suggest using Code::Blocks IDE. Which you can configure to use any compiler. Including, like, an earlier Visual C++ version bundled in an old SDK.

Cheers & hth.,

Answer 5

I find that with VC 6 I often need to add ".h" to the include file names. Try it and see.