According to this forum, https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware-winpc/windows-wdk-on-visual-studio-2017-community/fdbd2b44-e57a-4849-903d-04001205a764
Windows Driver Kit is not currently supported by visual studio 2017.
I tried installing the Windows Driver Kit, but the test driver projects, such as this one, fail to build
https://github.com/Microsoft/Windows-driver-samples/tree/master/serial/VirtualSerial
I get this error when building:
Error MSB8020 The build tools for WindowsUserModeDriver10.0 (Platform Toolset = 'WindowsUserModeDriver10.0') cannot be found. To build using the WindowsUserModeDriver10.0 build tools, please install WindowsUserModeDriver10.0 build tools. Alternatively, you may upgrade to the current Visual Studio tools by selecting the Project menu or right-click the solution, and then selecting "Retarget solution".
I already tried retargeting the Solution to the two options I have: 10.0.17134.0 and 8.1, but the same error keeps coming up.
What do I need to do to build this sample driver? Do I need to install VS2015? VS2017 community edition? Why isn't this WDK supported by the Visual Studio 2017 professional version?
Thanks,
Visual Studio 2017 definitely supports kernel-mode device driver development; there's no doubt about that because I've been using VS17 for it for many, many months.
Use the latest version of Windows Driver Kit (WDK) which can be downloaded and installed from MSDN: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/download-the-wdk
Furthermore, you can always use the Enterprise WDK and then you can simply build using that if you wanted to from command-line. (Also can be found on page linked-to above)
Download the correct WDK installer for your edition of Visual Studio 2017:
WDK for Windows 10, version 1809 for Visual Studio Community 2017
WDK for Windows 10, version 1803 for Visual Studio Professional 2017
WDK for Windows 10, version 1709 for Visual Studio Enterprise 2017
Visit https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/other-wdk-downloads for more information.
Not exactly a solution, but Windows 8.1 WDK works with Visual Studio 2017 Enterprise,
Download it from here, just need to retarget the project to 8.1
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=42273
In addition, I needed to get VS2015 C++ Build Tool to fix a missing Microsoft.cpp.props error
http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/F/7/5F7ACAEB-8363-451F-9425-68A90F98B238/visualcppbuildtools_full.exe
Developing drivers to windows is quite interesting one will be exposed to advanced Operating System Concepts.The set up for the environment will be IDE
IDE - Visual Studio (https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/thank-you-downloading-visual-studio/?sku=Community&rel=16)
Compilers (WDK)
Debugger (WDK)
WDK contains both(https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2085767). Latest Visual Studio(VS2019) will come along with the latest WDK(10, 1903 as of now).
Sometimes plugins might not work properly i.e integration issues between Visual Studio and WDk.
By going to the location "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Vsix\VS2019" and run VSIX installer.
Now in a new project, driver related templates are available.
Related
visual studio community 2017 + wdk 10.0.15063.0 + sdk 10.0.15063.137
I installed vs2017 first,and then,the wdk.
However I cound't find the WDF template when I try to create a KMDF.
Appreciate for any help.
The WDK Build 15063 for Windows 10 v1703 only supports Visual Studio 2015. So for driver development you have to stay on the older VS2015 until a compatible version is available to be used in VS2017.
Starting with WDK Build 16299 for Windows 10 v1709 VS2017 is now the only supported option. So if you want to use only VS2017, install the WDK Build 16299/Win10 v1709.
If you still have issues, try to install the matching Windows 10 SDK (same Build number). This fixed the issue for an user.
I have a project created on Visual Studio 2010. When I try to run the project on Visual Studio 2015 Community edition I get the error below,
Severity Code Description Project File Line
Error MSB8020 The build tools for Visual Studio 2010 (Platform Toolset = 'v100') cannot be found. To build using the v100 build tools, please install Visual Studio 2010 build tools. Alternatively, you may upgrade to the current Visual Studio tools by selecting the Project menu or right-click the solution, and then selecting "Retarget solution". graphics C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft.Cpp\v4.0\V140\Microsoft.Cpp.Platform.targets 55
And when I tried to build it with Visual Studio 2015 Build Tools I encountered about 1500+ errors.
Is there any way to make the project work?
If you can't install VS2010, Windows SDK for Windows 7 contains needed compiler tools (v100), you may actually skip installing the SDK itself and install only the compiler tools, headers and libs. Please note, that the compiler included in Windows SDK is the same that VS2010 has, but VS2010 SP1 has a bit newer compiler. If you need that, you'll also need to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1 Compiler Update for the Windows SDK 7.1. But be aware, that if you install these, you may have issues later if you decide to install VS2010, there are bugs in installer that requires you to install components in strict order. Also, if your code uses MFC or ATL you must install VS2010, installing Windows SDK will not be enough.
You either install VS 2010 and build your project, or better yet you upgrade your projects. The VS 2015 custom install options will let you install the v120 Platform Toolset, but not the v110 or v100 Platform Toolsets.
One major change in VS 2015 is that the C++ tools (i.e. v140) are not installed by the Typical installation option. See the Visual C++ Team Blog.
Keep in mind that Visual C++ 2010 used the C++0x Draft Standard, and Visual C++ 2015 meets the C++11 Standard with the exception of Expression SFINAE (which is partly there in Update 1), so quite a bit has changed in the intervening years including some breaking changes. Since you are jumping three major releases at once--and about 10 minor updates--, it can be a bit overwhelming especially working through all the new warnings.
Another thing to keep in mind is that Visual C++ 2010 used the Windows 7.1 SDK, while Visual C++ 2012 or later use the Windows 8.x SDK. There's been a lot of change there too particularly for DirectX development. It's particularly important for Windows desktop apps that you set the _WIN32_WINNT preprocessor define for your target platform as the Windows 8.x SDK does not default to the 'oldest supported platform' like earlier Windows SDKs did. See Using the Windows Headers
VS 2010 and the v100 toolset supports targeting Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The v140 toolset does not support targeting Windows XP / Server 2003. You have to use v140_xp Platform Toolset instead. See this post for some notes as this means you are again using the Windows 7.1 SDK rather than the Windows 8.x SDK with the _xp toolsets.
See Breaking Changes in Visual C++ 2012, Breaking Changes in Visual C++ 2013, and Breaking Changes in Visual C++ 2015.
See also Support For C++11/14/17 Features (Modern C++), and Where is the DirectX SDK?.
If you need to build the code both with VS 2010 and with VS 2015, then you should create two projects/solution files, one for each. You may also want to read this article for some notes on writing code that can build with multiple Visual C++ toolsets, which again is particularly challenging due to the Windows SDK changes.
VS 2015 supports targeting Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.0, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and optionally Windows XP SP3. It does not support targeting Windows Vista RTM, Windows Vista SP1, or Windows 7 RTM.
I just bought a new computer, with Windows 8.1 64bit installed and wanted to start developing in C++.I am new to Visual Studio, I used to do it with eclipse but suggestions I found in the internet were to prefer Visual Studio.
I tried to download Visual Studio C++ 2008 redistributable package (x64) from here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15336.
But I couldn't find where it was stored in my computer, after searching it with key words. Then I uninstalled it, to install again from scratch.
To uninstall it I opened my control panel and it saw that I have Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) installed already, assuming it comes with the computer I bought, and the date of installation matches this. I can't find though where it is stored so I can't open it.
When downloading Visual Studio 2008, it says I need to uninstall previous Visual Studio versions.
Bottom line:
Should I uninstall the Visual 2012 (x86) that probably came with the computer (which is 64bit)? Or should I use it (and try to find where is it located)?
If I shouldn't use the 2012: Was the 2008 version I tried to install good? (2008 gives an "old" intuition, but just my intuition).
Is there an easy way to find out where the application is located for excecution? Any specific file to look for?
thank you
You want to download thee actual Visual Studio IDE from http://www.visualstudio.com/ . Try downloading the free Community Edition for a start.
The Visual Studio redistributable packages are actually the minimal runtime libraries to run C++ programs that were compiled with visual studio. You got a version installed by default even on fresh computers, otherwise you can't run many programs (they are also included with the IDE).
The redistributables are also often bundled with installers to make sure that others can run your programs.
The VC++ Redistributable packages only include the libraries required to run applications built with the respective version of Visual Studio (for example Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable is for Visual Studio 2012).
It does not include any version of Visual Studio.
You could uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) but however as it was preinstalled on your computer, I imagine that some program pre-installed by the computer manufacturer requires it. It's probably not a good idea to remove that.
So no, it's not a good idea to remove it.
In order to use the 2012 version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable you should install the vs120 compiler, aka the VC++ compiler that comes with Microsoft Visual Studio 2012.
For developing with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, using Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable is completely fine as it matches the compiler version. However if you want to use the newer 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015 versions you need to use those respective versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
If you wish to use an up-to-date version of Visual Studio, try the Visual Studio 2013 Community Edition, or if you're feeling adventurous try the Visual Studio 2015 Release Candidate.
The application you built is always located in the project's directory, under /Debug or /Release, depending on whether you built a debug or release version of the application. If you do not know where your project folder is located you may right-click your project in the File pane and click Open folder in Windows Explorer.
I've just formatted the PC and have Visual Studio 2013 installed. Now, I would like to compile a Visual Studio 2010 C++ solution without convert it and continue targeting v100 platform toolset.
I get the this error:
error MSB8020: The build tools for Visual Studio 2010 (Platform Toolset = 'v100') cannot be found. To build using the v100 build tools, please install Visual Studio 2010 build tools. Alternatively, you may upgrade to the current Visual Studio tools by selecting the Project menu or right-click the solution, and then selecting "Upgrade Solution...". C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft.Cpp\v4.0\V120\Microsoft.Cpp.Platform.targets 64 5 TPC30004
and project properties I see that of course I miss the needed toolset.
I can't change the target because cannot force XP users to install the new C++ 2013 re-distributable so probably I should install Visual Studio 2010 to fix the problem, but if possible I would like to avoid it (small SSD at the moment and not much free space).
Are there other options available?
You will need to install the Visual Studio 2010 for that. There is no alternative.
You still can install to a different drive, to keep memory footprint on C: as low as possible.
There's also the option of installing the Windows SDK 7.1, which comes with the same VS2010 Platform Tools in it and is available for free. Unlike the VS2010 Express edition, it also includes the AMD64 (but not the Itanium) version of the tools.
i am developing a software using Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition. after build in release mode, i have made a setup file with latest redist 2008. the software is running in my PC fine. in my PC this redist are installed :
in my friends PC, the same redist are installed. but the software is crashing on my friends PC.
from the event log it shows:
as you can see, it is demanding 9.0.21022.8 version of redist whether there is previously installed latest version of redist(9.0.30729.17). so, i go for a google. from the internet, i edit my C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\VC\include\crtassem.h
but it didn't help. then i check my project manifest. and i saw :
but i don't know how to edit manifest (i am new in VC++). and i also check C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\VC\redist\x86\Microsoft.VC90.CRT\Microsoft.VC90.CRT.manifest. i shows:
i have tried to find out 9.0.21022.8 version of redist in the internet. but i have failed. from my VCExpress installer there is a file named vcredistmin_x86.exe :
as you can see the version of the file is 9.0.21022.8. i think this is the redist i need. but i cannot install it. it says "run the setup.exe file"
what can i do?
Edit(if i am asking two different answer from this question, please inform me. i will delete this edited part):
i am now wanting to deploy my project from Microsoft Visual studio 2008. i have uninstalled previous Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 express edition. but when i am trying to install Microsoft Visual studio 2008, it says
Installation Requirements:
A compatible version of Visual Studio 2008 was not detected on the
system. This update is designed for only the Microsoft Visual Studio
2008 (ENU) product family, and is not compatible with any Express
editions.
guys, have you any idea what to do?
From what I see this download is 9.0.21022.8: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29
I don't know about VS Express, in VS full version there are the vcredist_x86/x64/arm.exe available in the install directory (For VS2012: .../Microsoft Visual Studio 11.0\VC\redist\1033)
If it's acceptable for you, the simplest way to forget about this problems you can statically link with Runtime by changing your project properties: C/C++ -> Code Generation -> Runtime Library, select /MT or /MTd. Runtime library will be included into your executable so you won't have to install it on client machine.