How do I add custom windows' resources into executable without resource compiler?

Question

I was able to load a bitmap object (LoadImage) into executable (and implement it as an icon); however, when I release it as a standalone executable, the ico

Answer 1

You could use BeginUpdateResource, UpdateResource, and EndUpdateResource to add the bitmap resource to your executable as post-build step or something, but why avoid using the resource compiler? It's really much easier, more straightforward, and future-proof than hacking your own solution.