How do you pack a visual studio c++ project for release?

Question

I\'m wondering how to make a release build that includes all necessary dll files into the .exe so the program can be run on a non-development machine without it having to in

Answer 1

1. Choose Project -> Properties
2. Select Configuration -> General
3. In the box for how you should link MFC, choose to statically link it.
4. Choose Linker -> Input. Under Additional Dependencies, add any libraries you need your app to statically link in.