Is there any way to use VC++ 2010 without including stdafx.h?

Question

I've successfully installed M$ VC2010 and start writing simple programs using it.

I am very annoyed from the #include<stdafx.h>, So is there any way to compile and run programs without it???

Answer 1

It's for pre-compiled headers. Don't use pre-compiled headers, don't include it.

Answer 2

Goto Project Settings->Precompiled Headers. Select Not using precompiled headers.

Answer 3

You can also turn off precompiled headers per file.

Setting this in VS Express C++ 2012 is as follows:

1. In Project Explorer right-click on .cpp file, select Properties.
2. On the left pane select Configuration Properties/C++/ Precompiled Headers
3. Now, on the right pane there is 'Precompiled Header' value which you can change from Use /Yu to :
   • 'Not Using Precompiled Headers'

Cheers

Answer 4

Of course, just go to Project Settings, C/C++ → Precompiled Headers, and choose "Not Using Precompiled Headers".

BTW: On large projects using precompiled headers may significantly decrease build time.

Answer 5

When you create your project, create an empty project.

For now, you can disable it in Project Settings.