unable to start "program.exe" the system cannot find the file specified vs2008

Question

I am able to successfully build solution. but i keep getting this when i try to start debugging or executing it. any suggestions why this might be the case?

update: i fixed the issue. I just recreated the proj with empty files and then just rebuild and it worked. one question: when i start the program (its a console app) how do i stop it from disappearing when i try to enter any input from within vs2008?

thanks

Answer 1

Make sure the debug command

(Properties > Configuration Properties > Debugging > Command)

is pointing to the output file built by your selected configuration.

(Properties > Configuration Properties > General > Output Directory),

(Properties > Configuration Properties > Linker > General > Output File)

Answer 2

add a break point to the end of the program or wait for a keyboard hit

Answer 3

The classic way to keep a console app from exiting is to add another input query so the program pauses until enter is hit.