title: How to convert MVS C++ code into executable application?
body: <p>So I've made a small program in Microsoft Visual Studio C++ (2008 edition) and I want to convert it to .exe format.</p>
  
  <p>I know that I can find the .exe in my project directory, however it only runs fine on my own PC. When I send it over to someone else (who doesn't have Visual Studio installed or anything), it doesn't run.</p>
  
  <p>I've read a little about this and it seems to be about "linking". Now I don't know anything about linking and I'm not eager to learn in depth about it right now...</p>
  
  <p>I just want to make my incredibly simple program (which edits and creates text files) to run in .exe program on any computer. Is this possible, and if so - how?</p>
  
  <p>Could you please guide me through the steps? I'm quite new to programming so I really need help on this one.</p>
  
  <p>Thank you in advance...</p>