How do I compile for Windows XP with Visual Studio 2012?
VC++ 2012 RTM did not support Windows XP – that support came later in 2012 in Visual Studio 2012 Update 1. The CTP of Windows XP targeting with VC++ 2012 could be installed, but you would have to link the CRT statically in order to deploy. See this blog article for more information. Visual Studio 2012 Update 1 added … Read more