Visual C++ 2010 Express fatal error LNK1120: 1 unresolved externals?

Question

Hello
I would like to visualize the output in a simple Hello World but I see always this:
fatal error LNK1120: 1 unresolved externals
I surfed the web but I cannot figure out by myself..
I use VC++ 2010 Express, I created a new project with Win32 Project.
This is the code:
#include
using namespace std;
using std::cout;

int main()
{
cout<<"Hello World";
cin.get();
return 0;
}
Thanks

Answer 1

The error message should tell you the name of the symbol it could not resolve.



Update: It sounds like you have your project settings configured for a different type of project than your project actually is.

Answer 2

Fatal Error Lnk1120 1 Unresolved Externals

Answer 3

You need to write the above program as a Console or DOS application. (Not Win32)



A Console or DOS application has a main() whereas a Windows Application has a WinMain()



Since you made it a Win32 application it is looking for WinMain.



Make it console application and it will run.

Answer 4

That should be a console application.