I can't compile my C++ program?

Question

This is just ridiculous. I'm trying to learn how to program sockets. So I include winsock2.h. I then right-click on my project (I'm using VC++ 2005), and I go to 'Properties'. I go to 'Linker' > 'Input' > 'Additional Dependencies' and then I add ws2_32.lib. Then I compile the program. It gives me an error, saying that it cannot open winsock2.h, because, apparently, it doesn't exist. WHAT THE HELL? I am running Windows Vista, so everything should be up to date. Please tell me what the hell I'm doing wrong. I have tried this with Dev-C++ also, and it doesn't work.

Answer 1

Check out:

http://www.learncpp.com/cpp-tutorial/a2-using-libraries-with-visual-studio-2005-express/



Basically, you not only have to include the .lib in the linker additional dependencies, you also have to include the source path in the include files list.

Answer 2

In the source program you will need to #include the .h file. You will also need to define the directory where it is located if it's outside your defined directory for header files. I'm not familiar with VC++ so there might be a different way to do it in that IDE.

Answer 3

Are you using "" or <> when including winsock2.h? Because <> is supposed to be for system include files in VC++ (I think Dev C++ too). Also, just to be sure, locate the file on your hard drive and make sure it exists.

Answer 4

1. Find the directory where winsock2.h exists

2. Include that directory in your C++ build properties



Alternatively, actually add the winsock2.h file to your project manually.

Answer 5

I guess that would make it an F-- program wouldn't it? Har de har har...