Compatibility between MFC versions

Chung Jae Lee 1 Reputation point
2020-10-06T04:24:38.31+00:00

Hello.

I have the source code of an application program for Windows XP using MFC in Visual Studio 2003.

I am curious to see if the source code of this application can be compiled normally when compiled in Visual Studio 2017.

Also, I am curious about what problems can arise.

Have a nice day.

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  1. RLWA32 40,286 Reputation points
    2020-10-06T10:13:07.273+00:00

    Assuming that Visual Studio 2017 is able to load/upgrade your old C++/MFC project the only way to know the answer to your question is for you try to build the project.

    Recognize that since the days of Windows XP and Visual Studio .Net 2003 everything has evolved. Windows, the C++ language, implementations of the Standard C library and Standard C++ Library, Visual Studio, the MFC framework and more have all changed through the years.

    It is impossible to predict the specific issues that you may encounter in your attempt to move this old code to a modern version of Windows and Visual Studio.

    Take a look at this - visual-cpp-change-history-2003-2015

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  2. Guido Franzke 2,196 Reputation points
    2020-10-06T06:09:41.057+00:00

    Hello,
    read this for compatibility with projects of older Visual Studio versions:
    port-migrate-and-upgrade-visual-studio-projects
    Regards, Guido

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