How to add a manifest file to a project in visual studio 2010?

Question

I am trying to add a manifest file to a project with Visual Studio 2010, so as to set the project to be compatible with Windows 7 and to disable the virtualization.

The problem is that in my Visual Studio 2010 there is no option "Application Manifest File" to choose when I want to add a new item.

I can generate a manifest file when building the project, as I set the property in the Linker to do so. But can I modify that file to add the compatibility property to it?

Is there some way to create the manifest file inside the project and then build it? Or can I set the compatibility property from the Properties dialog (manifest tool) itself?

Answer 1

1. Create the manifest file you want.
2. Save it somewhere on your computer with a .manifest extension.
3. Right-click your project in Visual Studio, and select Add > Existing Item...
4. Browse to the manifest file and open it.
5. Build your project.

Answer 2

A method I use is to set the project properties / Manifest Tool / Input & Output / Embed Manifest" setting to "No". Then, in my RC file add this line: CREATEPROCESS_MANIFEST_RESOURCE_ID RT_MANIFEST "MyProject.exe.manifest"