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In Visual Studio 2010 C++ Express, how do I set the executable data such as exe version, build, icon, etc?

Also, does the Visual studio compiler adds private data to the executable such as IP or mac address?

Answer 1

In Visual Studio 2010 C++ Express, how do I set data such as exe version, build

You did not say whether you are using managed or unmanaged C++.

For unmanaged C++ (e.g., MFC), you need to create a version.rc file. You may want to use a resource editor to help you with the .rc file.

For managed C++ (i.e., a CLR (.NET) C++ project), edit or create the AssemblyInfo.cpp file.

Here is a sample AssemblyInfo.cpp to start with:

#include "stdafx.h"

using namespace System;
using namespace System::Reflection;
using namespace System::Runtime::CompilerServices;
using namespace System::Runtime::InteropServices;
using namespace System::Security::Permissions;

//
// General Information about an assembly is controlled through the following
// set of attributes. Change these attribute values to modify the information
// associated with an assembly.
//
[assembly:AssemblyTitleAttribute("foo")];
[assembly:AssemblyDescriptionAttribute("")];
[assembly:AssemblyConfigurationAttribute("")];
[assembly:AssemblyCompanyAttribute("Microsoft")];
[assembly:AssemblyProductAttribute("foo")];
[assembly:AssemblyCopyrightAttribute("Copyright (c) Microsoft 2011")];
[assembly:AssemblyTrademarkAttribute("")];
[assembly:AssemblyCultureAttribute("")];

//
// Version information for an assembly consists of the following four values:
//
//      Major Version
//      Minor Version
//      Build Number
//      Revision
//
// You can specify all the value or you can default the Revision and Build Numbers
// by using the '*' as shown below:

[assembly:AssemblyVersionAttribute("1.0.*")];

[assembly:ComVisible(false)];

[assembly:CLSCompliantAttribute(true)];

[assembly:SecurityPermission(SecurityAction::RequestMinimum, UnmanagedCode = true)];

does the Visual studio compiler add private data to the executable such as IP or mac address?

No. Where did you hear that?