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faressoft
faressoft

Reputation: 19651

Error with VC++ 2005 with winsock2

#include <winsock2.h>

This Error appers only in VC++ 2005. There is no error in 2008.

fatal error C1083: Cannot open include file: 'winsock2.h': No such file or directory

Upvotes: 0

Views: 604

Answers (3)

Jacek Krawczyk
Jacek Krawczyk

Reputation: 2184

You need to install platform SDK first. Please install the Windows 7 SDK using this link.

When you are ready, open VC++ 2005, select the Options from the Tools menu, then VC++ Directories. From "Show directories for:" list you need to select "Include files". Please double click on the next item after the last one on the list and select following directory:

{SDK}\Windows\v7.1\Include

where {SDK} is your SDK installation directory. Close the window and compile again.

VC++ Options window

Upvotes: 1

Ajay
Ajay

Reputation: 18411

I won't agree this would an error on any of VS versions/editions. It seems to be problem with Include Directory setting. Check it in Tools -> Options, Projects and Soltions -> VC++ Directories, and there lookup under Include Files.

Upvotes: 0

Remy Lebeau
Remy Lebeau

Reputation: 596206

Check your VC++ 2005 installation to see if winsock2.h is installed. If you are using a free edition, it may not be. You may have to install a pro edition, or download a newer Platform SDK.

Upvotes: 0

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