   Visual C++ 2008 problem
  I just got a new 64vista pc and downloaded Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition. When I try to run the default console program I get the following error message:Unable to start program 'C:\Users\Jacob\Documents\Visual Studio 2008\Projects\Test1\Debug\Test1.exe'The system cannot find the file specified.So far I have changed the Target machine to X64 from X86 but that didnt do anything. What else can I try?   
  Did you compile the program before running it?   ;  yes   ;  I've noticed a lot of people having the same problem. Ironically, I can find a single place where it sais whether Visual C++ is compatible/not compatible with Vista 64 bit. If not, Is there a better compiler that is?;  is it maybe the whitespaces in "Visual Studio 2008"?Did u try copying the file to some other location or run it from command shell?Best Jochen   ;Quote:Original post by ChainChiefWhen I try to run the default console program I get the following error message:Unable to start program 'C:\Users\Jacob\Documents\Visual Studio 2008\Projects\Test1\Debug\Test1.exe'The system cannot find the file specified.Well, does that file exist?   ;  I Should have mentioned that. It does not exist. In fact, I did a search and could not find the executable anywhere. I dont know why it is not creating it when I compile.   ;  Quick question, I havent used visual in vista 64 bit but, is anything actually compiling in vista 64bit? You can grab gcc and execute the command line string that visual uses in a term and see what happens.   ;  Where is your project located, in the user directory? If not, it might be a UAC problem where it won't let a new file be created in a restricted folder.I have UAC disabled on my x64 Vista and am running as administer and have not had any problems. Check your account privileges as well, you need Admin.   ;  Unfortunately, disabling UAC had no effect.I found an article which goes into detail about getting VC2008 Express to compile, but it requires messing with the registry and moving files around. I am reluctant to do this, but I will try if there is no other option.The article is here:http://jenshuebel.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/visual-c-2008-express-edition-and-64-bit-targets/Can someone assure me this is a valid procedure, or should I try something else?