I am trying to convert vs-2022 code into a dll in vs-2015.

Naveen

I copied the code from vs-2022 and pasted in vs-2015 and added necessary packages mostly i have added reference but most errors are coming from windows.win32.foundation. but this namespace is automaically generated in vs-2022. how to add them in vs-2015?

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Jayraj Chhaya2y ago
To add the Windows.Win32.Foundation namespace in Visual Studio 2015, you will need to manually add the necessary packages and references. Here are the steps you can follow:
1. Open your project in Visual Studio 2015.
2. Right-click on the project in the Solution Explorer and select "Manage NuGet Packages."
3. In the NuGet Package Manager, search for the package named Microsoft.Windows.SDK.Contracts.
4. Install the Microsoft.Windows.SDK.Contracts package by clicking on the "Install" button.
5. Once the package is installed, you should be able to use the Windows.Win32.Foundation namespace in your code.
Please note that the Microsoft.Windows.SDK.Contracts package provides access to the Windows API contracts, including the Windows.Win32.Foundation namespace. By adding this package, you should be able to resolve the errors related to the missing namespace.
Naveen2y ago
I run the code in vs-2022 it's completely working. i just need to convert it into dll in vs-2015.
Jithu Thomas2y ago
If you are facing issues with Windows.Win32.Foundation in Visual Studio 2015, it might be because Visual Studio 2015 does not have built-in support for newer Windows API versions. The Windows.Win32.Foundation namespace is part of the WindowsAppSDK (Project Reunion), which might not be fully compatible with Visual Studio 2015.Upgrading to a more recent version of Visual Studio is generally recommended for better development experience and support for the latest technologies.
Amit Mohanty2y ago
Why you need to convert VS-2022 code to VS-2015?