'StdAfx.h'

[rvelez3]

I am using Visual Studio 2010. Can someone tell me the steps to remove
'StdAfx.h' and what are the dreawbacks of removing such directive. I am
implementing .h, and .cpp files for a class. Not much code. Thanks!!
I selected Empty Project. Mistake1: I began the project without selecting Empty Project. Mistake2: I may have changed the project name. Do I need to clear previous files for Mistakes 1 and 2?

[R0mai]

When you make a new project, select Empty Project from the list.

[clanmjc]

Empty Project is not the key, when you create your project, before clicking on finish, go into the application settings and uncheck "Precompiled Header", You will no longer need to #include "stdafx.h" in your source files.

[Stewbond]

1) Right click on StdAfx.h in your Solution Explorer and select "Remove".
2) Select Delete to permanently delete the file
3) Remove all #include "StdAfx.h" statements.
4) Right click on your project in the Solution Explorer and select "Properties".
5) Navigate through Configuration Properties > C/C++ > Precompiled Headers and select "Not Using Precompiled Headers".

Edit: These steps apply if you have an existing project. The steps above describe how to avoid this when creating a new project.