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How to install Microsoft Visual Redistributable package C++ 2019 for VirtualBox 7.2.0

I need Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package to install VirtualBox 7.2.0

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asked 2025-09-14T14:04:23.7033333+00:00
Ibrahim Kanneh 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-09-14T19:35:05.7666667+00:00
Doragon Shin 0 Reputation points
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How can i steup visual studio with WinRt and c++

Hi I want to make my own GUI frame work and I want to build it using c++ and winrt but I cannot setup visual studio for winrt with c++ Is any one has the answer Thanks For Everyone.

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asked 2025-09-14T13:44:44.69+00:00
Omar Mohamed 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-09-14T16:30:51.0966667+00:00
Darran Rowe 2,356 Reputation points
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What's best practice for making the encodings module accessible to projects

I'm including Python in my project, but it cannot find the encodings module. Fatal Python error: Failed to import encodings module Some recommend setting PYTHONHOME as the solution. However, I'm not sure if this is the best solution, since I am not…

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asked 2025-09-13T01:09:44.3+00:00
CDev-8220 450 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-14T12:18:42.4633333+00:00
Govtbuilding America 0 Reputation points
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How to fix error MSB4057 The target "ComputeLinkImportLibraryOutputsForClean" does not exist in the project

I am trying to make a game and everytime I build my solution this error pops up I am using the following NuGet Packages SDL SDL_image.h SOIL Box2D OpenAL.Soft GLM Boost I am also using the following libraries cpptoml FastNoiseLite ImGUI

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asked 2024-04-12T08:55:52.2633333+00:00
Veritum 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-11T17:55:47.7366667+00:00
David Maisonave SR 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Usage of TLS 1.3 protocol using SCHANNEL in C++ language for TCP/IP

We are trying to build one sample application using only TLS 1.3(No fallback to older TLS versions) protocol with below registries added,  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.3\Client]…

Developer technologies | C++
asked 2025-07-30T09:34:50.8566667+00:00
G S, Shashank 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-10T04:45:01.1833333+00:00
Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 1,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Visual C ++

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library – Assertion Failure I have been receiving an Assertion Failure message from Windows (expression: vulcan_) and I’m not sure how to fix it or how critical it is. I have also been experiencing issues with Adobe, and…

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asked 2025-08-25T21:04:00.5966667+00:00
Rana Ayyash 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-09T09:42:55.7633333+00:00
Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 1,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Issues with RGB Color Channels in WIC Codec API on Windows 11

An issue has been encountered regarding the quality of bitmaps generated using the Windows Imaging Component (WIC) on Windows 11, 24H2 OS. Insights or solutions regarding the handling of RGB color channels would be appreciated.

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asked 2025-08-20T10:29:04.4833333+00:00
Shenoy, P Raghavendra 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-08T09:33:56.6566667+00:00
Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 1,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Help Needed .exe file crashing while executing

I created an .exe application. It was running properly until I opened Google in the app, started Google Meet, and shared my screen. Suddenly, it crashed. Now, when I try to restart it, it crashes automatically. I don’t know what’s going on. When I…

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asked 2025-09-02T18:58:52.48+00:00
Vishwajeet 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-08T06:49:17.2233333+00:00
Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 1,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Query on Stack Protection Status

Hello Team, While checking a Windows executable in Process Explorer, I noticed that Stack Protection is shown as Disabled, whereas DEP, ASLR, and CFG are enabled. PFA screenshot for reference. Could you please confirm if this is expected behavior, and…

Developer technologies | C++
asked 2025-08-26T06:24:55.8766667+00:00
Mashuk Raza 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-08T03:22:20.6633333+00:00
Omkara Varshitha Kunapalli (INFOSYS LIMITED) 635 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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Multi threaded file search app using events and critical sections not working as expected

Hi everyone, I built this multi threaded file search using Events and Critical sections, also I have a single thread (Folderthread) to locate all the folders recursively, and Multiple threads (FileThread) to look for files in each of the folders…

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asked 2025-09-02T06:21:15.0266667+00:00
Joseph RW 105 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-07T11:29:18.65+00:00
Darran Rowe 2,356 Reputation points
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How to Avoid ELAM Errors Disabling a Critical Driver, Causing Endless Blue Screens and Preventing the Computer from Booting

Hello, while developing an ELAM driver, I envisioned a scenario. Suppose I issued a wrong policy, causing the ELAM driver to mistakenly intercept the startup of some critical system drivers, such as ntfs.sys (of course, this wouldn't be so outrageous in…

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asked 2024-01-04T06:57:24.0933333+00:00
劲 黄 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-06T03:43:33.2+00:00
Harry Phan 3,890 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Como solucionar problemas en ventana GDI en c++

Porque despues de esconder y mostrar varias veces una ventana GDI en c++ empieza a dibujar cualquier cosa o se pone gris la zona que estaba oculta, a pesar de cumplir con todas las condiciones de eliminar y borrar objetos (DeleteObjet, Delete DC y…

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asked 2025-07-17T15:12:27.8566667+00:00
Carlos Sottana 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2025-09-02T13:15:43.07+00:00
SChalakov 10,581 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

windows 11

c is not compiling in my vs code even after installing mingw in my pc

Developer technologies | C++
asked 2025-09-02T08:41:47.9566667+00:00
ashrith pasham 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-02T09:18:49.3466667+00:00
RLWA32 50,686 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to show error icon when sync fails with cloud filter apis?

I am trying to create VFS using cloud filter APIs and want to implement error handling. In OnFetchData if we get any errors I want to show error icon in sync status. Can someone help what API should be called to achieve this functionality. I have tried…

Developer technologies | C++
asked 2025-06-04T07:03:29.4133333+00:00
Srikar Kurapati 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-09-02T03:08:41.2933333+00:00
Srikar Kurapati 20 Reputation points
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unable to compile with VS2022 Preview 7 with std=c++latest using modules and building with clang

Compiling a static library of modules (extension .ixx) with clang inside VS2022 17.6.0 Preview 7.0 I get this error: clang-cl : error : no such file or directory: '/scanDependencies' What is going on?

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asked 2023-05-14T16:26:08.7+00:00
Juan Dent 236 Reputation points
answered 2025-09-01T20:11:29.47+00:00
dp 0 Reputation points
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DX11 GPU memory leak on OpenSharedResource

I'm trying to figure why i'm getting GPU memory leak on this code. I checked using System Informer, at "Gpu Dedicated bytes" the memory usage increases on each loop iteration. I thought it was a missing call to CloseHandle(hDxSurface);, but…

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asked 2025-08-12T16:14:12.51+00:00
Mike 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-01T08:09:07.28+00:00
Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 1,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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How do I start an application process in a new desktop (Desktop 2) with CPP and CreateProcess

// Module_5_Processes.cpp : This file contains the 'main' function. Program execution begins and ends there. // #include <Windows.h> #include <stdio.h> #include <iostream> #define NULL 0 int main() { //NOTES /* BOOL…

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asked 2025-08-21T10:07:48.66+00:00
Joseph RW 105 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-08-30T07:41:56.6733333+00:00
Joseph RW 105 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Help with Semaphores

Hi Everyone, I am experimenting with Semaphores as I am reading the Windows System 10 programming book, I have this code, when it's run at first it's supposed to spin up the Semaphore Server and that works fine , but when I run another instance of it…

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asked 2025-08-28T15:29:13.9966667+00:00
Joseph RW 105 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-08-29T08:36:13.8366667+00:00
RLWA32 50,686 Reputation points
3 answers

How do I resolve the following Exception...?

Exception thrown at 0x00007FFA4A457F9A (KernelBase.dll) in App.exe: WinRT originate error - 0x8000FFFF : 'WindowsXamlManager and DesktopWindowXamlSource are supported for apps targeting Windows version 10.0.18226.0 and later. Please check either the…

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asked 2025-08-06T14:07:48.4966667+00:00
CDev-8220 450 Reputation points
commented 2025-08-29T06:35:00.7666667+00:00
Varsha Dundigalla(INFOSYS LIMITED) 1,740 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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ICoreWebView2GetCookiesCompletedHandler is not called if the WebView is idle

Hello, I am using ICoreWebView2CookieManager and am trying to fetch a list of cookies via GetCookies. If i have a WebView that is constantly navigating to various pages it is eventually called. But if i have a hidden WebView, that does nothing but idle.…

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asked 2025-01-29T12:29:56.9433333+00:00
Balash, Omer 1 Reputation point
commented 2025-08-29T03:16:21.66+00:00
Damien Pham (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 980 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff