Cannot build anything

[Zyzz]

Hello, I got a new computer over summer and I'm starting another semester of c++ programming in the fall, so I wrote a basic program to help refresh my memory before the class starter. I am using Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2012. My OS is Windows 7. Nothing builds, not even the basic 'Hello World' program.

When I try to build this:

#include <iostream>
#include stdafx.h
using namespace std;

int main()
{
	double hours, rate, pay;

	cout << "How many hours did you work? ";
	cin >> hours;

	cout << "How much do you get paid per hour? ";
	cin >> rate

	pay = hours * rate;

	cout << "You have earned $" << pay << endl;
	return 0;
}

I get this :
Warning 1 warning C4627: '#include <iostream>': skipped when looking for precompiled header use c:\users\chris\documents\visual studio 2012\projects\consoleapplication5\consoleapplication5\consoleapplication5.cpp 1 1 ConsoleApplication5

Error 2 error C2006: '#include' : expected a filename, found 'identifier' c:\users\chris\documents\visual studio 2012\projects\consoleapplication5\consoleapplication5\consoleapplication5.cpp 2 1 ConsoleApplication5

Error 3 error C1083: Cannot open include file: '': No such file or directory c:\users\chris\documents\visual studio 2012\projects\consoleapplication5\consoleapplication5\consoleapplication5.cpp 2 1 ConsoleApplication5

The class starts on monday and I would really like to figure out what is going on.

[Cody0023]

I think you have to get rid of stdafx.h which is a precompiled header file, so just delete it in your code. When you're making a project in visual studio you need to check empty project so stdafx.h isnt included.

[Zyzz]

If I try to compile without stdafx.h I get this error:
Error 2 error C1010: unexpected end of file while looking for precompiled header. Did you forget to add '#include "stdafx.h"' to your source? c:\users\chris\documents\visual studio 2012\projects\consoleapplication5\consoleapplication5\consoleapplication5.cpp 19 1 ConsoleApplication5

edit: I skimmed through your post too fast, one second.
Fixed that but also ran into this problem when I try to build hello world:

'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Users\Chris\Documents\Visual Studio 2012\Projects\ConsoleApplication6\Debug\ConsoleApplication6.exe'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ntdll.dll'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\kernel32.dll'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\KernelBase.dll'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\msvcp110d.dll'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\msvcr110d.dll'. Symbols loaded.
The program '[6128] ConsoleApplication6.exe' has exited with code 0 (0x0).

And it won't show the command window

[whitenite1]

@Zyzz

Actually, #include stdafx.h has to be on the first line, but it also must be in quotes, as #include "stdafx.h"

[TwilightSpectre]

If you don't want to have use precompiled headers, I'm fairly certain there's an option somewhere to disable them. Can't remember where, though; been a while since I've used VS.

[E0p9LyTq]

@NT3

I rarely use precompiled headers when starting new VS projects, and still VS2015 insists on adding the files and the #include to the solution. It is part of the project wizard template apparently.

[TwilightSpectre]

10 second search finds a solution!
http://www.fantageek.com/429/how-to-disable-precompiled-header-in-visual-studio/

[Zyzz]

NT3, that was one problem I had that I think I accidentally enabled while trying to fix the main issue im having, which I posted above.

Everything now compiles but when it builds, the windows command processor doesn't appear. It just runs, opens for .1 second, closes and says this:

'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Users\Chris\Documents\Visual Studio 2012\Projects\ConsoleApplication6\Debug\ConsoleApplication6.exe'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ntdll.dll'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\kernel32.dll'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\KernelBase.dll'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\msvcp110d.dll'. Symbols loaded.
'ConsoleApplication6.exe' (Win32): Loaded 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64\msvcr110d.dll'. Symbols loaded.
The program '[6128] ConsoleApplication6.exe' has exited with code 0 (0x0).

[Cody0023]

You have to run without debugging. Go to the Debug tab and click "Start without debugging" or use the key shortcut.

[mido70]

You see you forgot the semicolon at the end of line 13, don't you?