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Hi, I recently downloaded the Visual Studio Express Edition, and I am unable to compile the file to run it, or at least I do not know how to use the file once created. I was wondering how I would test out a program/file once it is debugged. Thanks everyone for the help!

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doublep03

Can you describe more what you are doing and your expected results

To compile an application you will need to load it as a project, build it and then run it.
apalumbi

F5 runs the application

CTRL+F5 is usable if it is a console application, it will not close the output window when the application is finished, so you can study the output.
Acky
Don't worry that new 'F lock' key even caught me out. When I got my new machine at home (with of course a new keyboard) I spent ages trying to workout why F5 caused the File Open dialog to appear instead of starting the debugger - I even started to suspect a wiring problem in the keyboard!
wufei
Actaully, as it turned out I had "f lock" on(it's a new keyboard) so that's kind of embarrasing, anyway, it works now, thanks everyone!
hongkwokkwok
I've tried that, when I press f5 or ctrl+f5 it opens up the open file window.
Jithendrian

Newer keyboards make you feel like you are operating a space craft! :)
mengrie
Well, I am now learning C++ at the moment and I would like to have my porgrams to open so I can test to see what the outcome is. I have "Built" the porgrams but I can not seem to be able to "Run" them, pretty much I am not sure were the "run" button is.
SveinErik
Click View + Output and check for any error messages from the compiler. Next, click Debug + Start Debugging to start the program.
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