How can I do a parallel build in Visual Studio 2010?

Question

How can I get VS 2010 to run more than one C++ compile process at a time? I mean building object modules in parallel; I\'m not interested in building more than one project a

Answer 1

1. Tools -> Options
2. Projects and Solutions\VC++ Project Settings
3. Maximum concurrent C++ compilations

Also, as Ross Smith said in the comments, you also need to turn on the "Multiprocessor compilation" option on the project:

1. Project properties
2. Configuration Properties > C/C++ > General
3. Multi-Processor Compilation
4. Profit!