Visual Studio C++ first use

[Taz billy]

I have a trouble using my visual studio C++ that I've just downloaded.
I couldn't debug the program I wrote as a window pops up with the following error message:
"Unable to start program 'C:/Users/Moa Bill/Documents/Visual Studio 2008/Projects/Hello World/Debug/Hello World.exe'.
The system can not find the file specified."

Any help would be appreciated.:-)

[choisum]

well, does the file itself exist?

[paulliwali]

maybe save first? just guessing here

[magnificence7]

Does your project contain any .cpp files?

[Bazzy]

You may need to build or re-build your program

[sammy34]

Also make sure your project configuration type is set to Application (*.exe). To do this, go to Project -> Your Project Name Properties -> Configuration Properties -> General, then look at the 'Configuration Type' field.

[blackcoder41]

magnificence7+1
yeah that's the main problem i think.. vc++ always wants you to make project, unlike code::blocks w/c still allows you compile simple programs without making projects..

[abhi201090]

check whether the file exists....if it doesnt make sure u save it next time