How do you install GLUT and OpenGL in Visual Studio 2012?

Question

I just installed Visual Studio 2012 today, and I was wondering how can you install GLUT and OpenGL on the platform?

Answer 1

1. Download and install Visual C++ Express.

2. Download and extract "freeglut 2.8.0 MSVC Package" from http://www.transmissionzero.co.uk/software/freeglut-devel/

3. Installation for Windows 32 bit:

(a) Copy all files from include/GL folder and paste into C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\Include\gl folder.

(b) Copy all files from lib folder and paste into C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\Lib folder.

(c) Copy freeglut.dll and paste into C:\windows\system32 folder.