Preventing console window from closing on Visual Studio C/C++ Console application

Question

This is a probably an embarasing question as no doubt the answer is blindingly obvious.

I\'ve used Visual Studio for years, but this is the first time I\'ve done any

Answer 1

Visual Studio 2015, with imports. Because I hate when code examples don't give the needed imports.

#include <iostream>;

int main()
{
    getchar();
    return 0;
}

Answer 2

You can also use this option

#include <conio.h> 
/* run this program using the console pauser or add your own getch, system("pause") or input loop */
int main() {
   .
   .
   .
   getch(); 

   return 0;
}

Answer 3

If you run without debugging (Ctrl+F5) then by default it prompts your to press return to close the window. If you want to use the debugger, you should put a breakpoint on the last line.

Answer 4

Right click on your project

Properties > Configuration Properties > Linker > System

Select Console (/SUBSYSTEM:CONSOLE) in SubSystem option or you can just type Console in the text field!

Now try it...it should work

Answer 5

Goto Debug Menu->Press StartWithoutDebugging

Answer 6

In my case, i experienced this when i created an Empty C++ project on VS 2017 community edition. You will need to set the Subsystem to "Console (/SUBSYSTEM:CONSOLE)" under Configuration Properties.

1. Go to "View" then select "Property Manager"
2. Right click on the project/solution and select "Property". This opens a Test property page
3. Navigate to the linker then select "System"
4. Click on "SubSystem" and a drop down appears
5. Choose "Console (/SUBSYSTEM:CONSOLE)"
6. Apply and save
7. The next time you run your code with "CTRL +F5", you should see the output.