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Q294320: "How to" Information for Microsoft Visual C++ Beginners

Article: Q294320
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): 6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfile kbDSupport
Last Modified: 02-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions, version 6.0 
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SUMMARY
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The VC++BeginnersFAQ.exe file contains a Microsoft Word document that is a
compilation of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for beginning users of Visual
C++. A similar document is available in the Microsoft Developer Network Library
(MSDN), at the following Web page:

  http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?URL=/library/techart/vc4begin.htm
  (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?URL=/library/techart/vc4begin.htm)

MORE INFORMATION
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The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download
Center:

  VC++BeginnersFAQ.exe
  (http://download.microsoft.com/download/vc60std/other/1.0/WIN98MeXP/EN-US/Vc++beginnersfaq.exe)

Release Date: May-18-2001

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click
the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft used the most current virus detection software available on the date of
posting to scan this file for viruses. After it is posted, the file is housed on
secure servers that prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

The file.exe (or file.hqx) file contains the following files:

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| File name        | Size    | 
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| VC++BeginnersFAQ | 3.21 MB | 
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REFERENCES
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See the FAQs & Highlights for Visual C++ Web page for information on Visual
C++ and more:

  http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?PR=vcc&FR=0&SD=MSDN&LN=EN-US&CT=SD&SE=NONA
  (http://support.microsoft.com/support/default.asp?PR=vcc&FR=0&SD=MSDN&LN=EN-US&CT=SD&SE=NONA)

Additional query words: VC++BeginnersFAQ beginners getting started how to howto

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Keywords          : kbfile kbDSupport 
Technology        : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC600 kbVC32bitSearch
Version           : :6.0

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