INFO: Differences Between LINK and LINK32Last reviewed: October 6, 1997Article ID: Q103717 |
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SUMMARYThe 32-bit LINK.EXE provided with Visual C++ for Windows NT is similar to the LINK32.EXE utility provided with the Microsoft Win32 Software Development Kit for Windows NT. Although LINK and LINK32 have many common options, there are a few differences to be aware of when converting a build from LINK32 to LINK.
MORE INFORMATIONThe following options are unique to LINK and are invalid for LINK32:
/COMMENT /DEF /DEFAULTLIB /EXPORT /IMPLIB /NODEFAULTLIB /NOLOGO /OPT /WARNThe following LINK32 options are invalid for LINK:
/GPSIZE /HEAP /IGNORE /ROM /STRICTLINK uses the environment variables described in "LINK Environment Variables" on page 80 of the "Build Tools User's Guide." LINK32 uses only the LIB environment variables. The map files produced by each linker have different formats. For further information on differences between the Visual C++ for NT linker and other linkers, refer to the section on a "A Comparison of LINK to Other Linkers" on page 75-77 of the "Build Tools Users Guide."
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