VC ++ express, how do I fix this error?

Question

Hi there,

I have experience programming in C#, but I'm taking a C++ class this semester, and I'm writing my second project, but I keep getting this error when I try to build a debug configuration of my program.

My build log is below, any ideas on what's going on? I'm at a loss.

Thanks everyone!

1>------ Rebuild All started: Project: Project_2, Configuration: Debug Win32 ------
1>Deleting intermediate and output files for project 'Project_2', configuration 'Debug|Win32'
1>Compiling...
1>main.cpp
1>Linking...
1>LINK : C:\Users\Alex\Documents\Visual Studio 2008\Projects\Project_2\Debug\Project_2.exe not found or not built by the last incremental link; performing full link
1>Embedding manifest...
1>Project : error PRJ0002 : Error result 31 returned from 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v6.0A\bin\mt.exe'.
1>Build log was saved at "file://c:\Users\Alex\Documents\Visual Studio 2008\Projects\Project_2\Project_2\Debug\BuildLog.htm"
1>Project_2 - 1 error(s), 0 warning(s)
========== Rebuild All: 0 succeeded, 1 failed, 0 skipped ==========

Answer 1

You should look at the buildlog.htm file that is given in the build output. It will give you more (useful) information about what has happened.

Answer 2

Microsoft blames antivirus for a similar case.

Answer 3

Did you try searching the interwebs?

I see tons of people complaining about this, it seems to translate to "file in use"

Answer 4

try setting your AV to ignore your project directories instead of VC++ directory.