error RC2176 : old DIB in res\icon3.ico; pass it through SDKPAINT?

Question

what is this Error, and how to resolve it? I am using Visual studio 2005 for Smart device MFC developement, Is upgrading to 2008 can solve my problem.

Error 85 e

Answer 1

Best resolution I have come across is from Axialis where they offer guidance of saving the ICO file in uncompressed PNG format. https://www.axialis.com/docs/iw/How_to_use_a_Windows_Vista_Compressed_Icon_in_a_Software_Project.htm