How to compile x64 code with Visual Studio in command line?

Question

I want to compile a simple hello-world-style program using the Windows command line.

cl file_name.c

is easy enough. Now I want to do the sa

Answer 1

As others have mentioned the answer depends on whether you are using a native x64 compiler or the cross compiler. This webpage should help you http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/x4d2c09s.aspx