Import Existing C++ Source Code into Visual Studio

Question

I am trying to import an existing c++ application\'s source into visual studio to take advantage of some specific MS tools. However, after searching online and playing with

Answer 1

Create a new empty solution and add your source code to it.

For example,

File>New>Project... Visual C++>Win32>Win32 Console Application Application Settings> - Uncheck "Precompiled Header" - Check "Empty Project"

Project is then created. To add existing code:

Project>Add Existing Item...> - Select file(s) to add

Recompile, done!