How do I distribute a program created with Visual C++?

Question

I have created a program with VC++ by the first time, and when I send the .exe file to other people they can't open it. It doesn't crash because of an error, it simply doesn't open. What do I have to do if I want other people to correctly use my program?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Make sure to bundle your application with vcredist_x86.exe found on this page:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a7b7a05e-6de6-4d3a-a423-37bf0912db84