How to use Boost in Visual Studio 2010

Question

What is a good step by step explanation on how to use the Boost library in an empty project in Visual Studio?

Answer 1

Here is how I was able to use Boost:

1. Download and extract the zip version of Boost libraries.
2. Run bootstrap.bat file and then run bjam.exe.
3. Wait for roughly 30 minutes or so.
4. Create a new project in Visual Studio.
5. Go to project-->properties-->Linker-->General-->Additional Library Directories and add boost/stage/lib directory to it.
6. Go to project-->properties-->C/C++-->General-->Additional Include Directories and add boost directory to it.

You will be able to build your project without any errors !