Change .exe file version (from C++ project)

Question

I have a C++ project and I want to change the EXE file version by code.

How can I do it?

(I found some ways to do it in other languages, but not C++.)

Answer 1

1. Add a version resource file to your project

In Solution Explorer, right click at your project -> Add -> Resource -> Version

2. Change value of FILEVERSION key to the value you want