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    [RESOLVED] Unable to compile

    I am having a similar problem with Visual Studio 2013.
    Yesterday after windows 7 update when I try to compile any project I get:
    "Error 2 error C1041: cannot open program database ''; if multiple CL.EXE write to the same .PDB file, please use /FS E:\CProgs\GenEdit50Cust\GenEditG20\stdafx.cpp 1 1 GenEditG50" The project name and folder changes when I try to compile another project but I still get this C1041 error. I tried adding /FS and it has no effect?
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    Re: Unable to compile

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Frohman View Post
    I am having a similar problem with Visual Studio 2013.
    Yesterday after windows 7 update when I try to compile any project I get:
    "Error 2 error C1041: cannot open program database ''; if multiple CL.EXE write to the same .PDB file, please use /FS E:\CProgs\GenEdit50Cust\GenEditG20\stdafx.cpp 1 1 GenEditG50" The project name and folder changes when I try to compile another project but I still get this C1041 error. I tried adding /FS and it has no effect?
    Did you try to "Rebuild all"?
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    Re: Unable to compile

    Quote Originally Posted by VictorN View Post
    Did you try to "Rebuild all"?
    Rebuild All isn't one of the options. I've cleaned the project. It still errs out after rebuilding.

    I've tried to create a new solution with a new project and then I get the error
    "Error 2 error C1083: Cannot open source file: 'stdafx.cpp': No such file or directory E:\CProgs\GenEdit50Cust\GenEditG20\c1xx GenEditG50
    "
    Even though stdafx.cpp is in the solution.
    No project will compile.
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    Re: Unable to compile

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Frohman View Post
    Rebuild All isn't one of the options. I've cleaned the project. It still errs out after rebuilding.

    I've tried to create a new solution with a new project and then I get the error
    "Error 2 error C1083: Cannot open source file: 'stdafx.cpp': No such file or directory E:\CProgs\GenEdit50Cust\GenEditG20\c1xx GenEditG50
    "
    Even though stdafx.cpp is in the solution.
    No project will compile.
    And does it actually exist?

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    Re: Unable to compile

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Frohman View Post
    Rebuild All isn't one of the options. I've cleaned the project. It still errs out after rebuilding.

    I've tried to create a new solution with a new project and then I get the error
    "Error 2 error C1083: Cannot open source file: 'stdafx.cpp': No such file or directory E:\CProgs\GenEdit50Cust\GenEditG20\c1xx GenEditG50
    "
    Even though stdafx.cpp is in the solution.
    No project will compile.
    Did you consider to google for a similar problem? Like:
    https://stackoverflow.com/questions/...error-c1041-fs
    https://www.google.com/search?q=Visu...4dUDCA4&uact=5
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    Re: Unable to compile

    Just telling someone to google it is abuse.

    Of course I googled it. Then I asked here. I even saw the stackoverflow post and tried it. It didnt help.
    Last edited by Tom Frohman; July 2nd, 2021 at 01:58 PM.
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    Re: Unable to compile

    Yes, the file exists
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    Re: Unable to compile

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Frohman View Post
    Yes, the file exists
    Not just in the solution, but in the directory where it says it is? That's a pretty specific error. If you try to open it by clicking on it in Solution Explorer, does it open?

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    Re: Unable to compile

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Frohman View Post
    Just telling someone to google it is abuse.

    Of course I googled it. Then I asked here. I even saw the stackoverflow post and tried it. It didnt help.
    Then sorry! I never used VS 2013, I don't have it installed so I cannot look at it deeper to see what else you could do...
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    Re: Unable to compile

    Yes, the file opens
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    Re: Unable to compile

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Frohman View Post
    Just telling someone to google it is abuse.
    Using VC2013 is abuse.

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    Re: Unable to compile

    Quote Originally Posted by Arjay View Post
    Using VC2013 is abuse.

    Totally agree!
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    Re: Unable to compile

    AFAIK VS2013 is now not supported by MS. So basically 'use at your own risk'.

    Remove VS2013, install VS2019.

    stdafx.cpp is used by PreCompiled Headers. In properties/c++/pre-compiled Headers, set Pre-compiled Header to Not Using PreCompiled Header. Ok the change and then try to build again.
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