Compile the WinRT example code failed with VS 11 Developer Preview

Question

To compile the WinRT code by using the VS11 Developer Preview, I need to add C:\Windows\System32\WinMetadata directory to the Reference Directories and Library WinRT Directories, after that, I still miss the Windows.Applicationmodel.Core and Windows.Applicationmodel.Infrastructure assembly, do you know how can i fix that?

Answer 1

Hi,

 

According to your description, it seems that your thread is about Building Metro style apps with C++. So I will move your thread to the correct forum for better support. Thanks for your understanding.

 

Best Regards,

Rob

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Answer 2

What project template did you use? I didn't have to do anything of what you described and I built with no problem WinRT component DLL and Metro style apps with VC++.

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Answer 3

I guess Dion is either trying this on a non-Windows 8 box or he installed VS11 preview on a Windows 8 box that didn't already have VS Express installed.  In the latter case, you may need to install an additional SDK component.  I am following up on that and will get back with more info.

Thanks
Raman Sharma

Program Manager, Visual C++ 

Answer 4

To build Metro style apps, you need to download the Windows Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64)image - that is the only download which contains everything needed to build Metro style apps.

Answer 5

I was about to go install a separate box (32bit system) with the visual studio express preview. Is this even going to work? what other components will need to be installed?

Answer 6

You want to build Metro style app on other system that Win8? No, that's not possible and I don't think Microsoft has any plans for porting WinRT on previous OS in the future.

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Answer 7

Yes, you are right. I installed the VS 11 Developer Preview on Win8 without the VS Express. :)

So, if i want to build the application target the WinRT, how can i work around the issue?

Thanks!

Answer 8

Thank you!