Run a file compiled in VS2012-C++ under Windows XP 64bit (SP2 only)

Question

If a c++ project is compiled with VS2012, using the v110_xp toolset, the file works without problems, but if the default v110 is used, then the code cannot be executed.

Is it possible to run the stuff if v110 is used. E.g. I have the vs2012 redistributable Update 4, but if e.g. Update 2 was used to compile the project, will it make any difference if I install redistributable Update 2 instead of 4?

Answer 1

In order to target XP you must use the v110_xp toolset. The v110 toolset links to functions available only on Vista and later.