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Asked: 2026-06-07T23:43:07+00:00

How do you import an existing VC++ library project (E.G. myVisualStudio2010project.vcxproj) into MS Visual

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How do you import an existing VC++ library project (E.G. myVisualStudio2010project.vcxproj) into MS Visual Studio Express 2012 RC for Windows 8?.

If you try to simply include it in your solution you get this error:

Project ‘myVisualStudio2010proj’ could not be loaded because this version of Visual Studio only supports Metro style app, native desktop library (dll), and static library (lib) projects.

The project I am working with is fairly complex and I am having issues with trying to recreate it within the new IDE. Does anyone have any advice?

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    The Visual Studio 2012 RC Express SKUs do not support desktop app development. You will need to install the Ultimate SKU, which can be downloaded from the Visual Studio web page.

    When Visual Studio 2012 RTMs (in August), there will be a Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Desktop that will support desktop app development.

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