INFO: Visual C++ RISC Edition Version Information

ID: Q164951

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 4.0, 4.0a, 4.2b, 5.0
on the following platforms: Alpha, MIPS, Power PC

SUMMARY

The following is a list of version numbers reported by various releases of Visual C++ for the Windows NT RISC processor platforms.

MORE INFORMATION

The following version strings are exactly as reported by the component in question. In the case of Microsoft Developer Studio (Msdev.exe), the information was obtained from various strings found in the Help | About dialog box. For each release, the list of the versions reported is, in order, for Msdev.exe (or Msvc.exe), Nmake.exe, Cl.exe, Link.exe, Rc.exe, and Bscmake.exe. Note that it is necessary to run RC /? to get the version banner.

Digital Alpha AXP

Visual C++ Version 5.0 Professional RISC Edition


   Microsoft Developer Studio 5.00.7076 (Visual C++ 5.0)
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.62.7076
   Microsoft (R) &amp; Digital (TM) AXP C/C++ Optimizing Compiler
       Version 11.01.7057
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker Version 5.01.7076
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 5.00.1464.1 -
       Build 1464
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility Version 5.00.7076

Visual C++ Version 4.2b, Alpha Edition (limited release)


   Microsoft Developer Studio 4.20.6191 (Visual C++ 4.2)
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.61.6038
   Microsoft (R) &amp; Digital (TM) Alpha C/C++ Optimizing Compiler,
       Version 10.20.6312
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker, Version 4.20.6191
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 4.00 - Build 1198
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 4.10.6038

Visual C++ 4.0a RISC Edition for the Digital Alpha AXP


   Microsoft Developer Studio 4.10.6038 (Visual C++ 4.1)
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.61.6038
   Microsoft (R) &amp; Digital (TM) Alpha C/C++ Optimizing Compiler,
       Version 10.10.6079
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker, Version 3.10.6038
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 4.00 - Build 1198
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 4.10.6038

Visual C++ 4.0 RISC Edition for the Digital Alpha AXP


   Microsoft Developer Studio (Visual C++ 4.0)
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.60.5270
   Microsoft (R) &amp; Digital (TM) Alpha C/C++ Optimizing Compiler,
       Version 10.01.AAa
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker, Version 3.00.5270
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 4.00 - Build 1135
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 4.0.5284

Visual C++ 2.0 for the Digital Alpha AXP


   Microsoft Visual C++, Version 2.0
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.50.4082
   Microsoft (R) &amp; Digital (TM) AXP C/C++ Optimizing Compiler,
       Version 9.00.BHb
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker, Version 2.50.4245
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 3.50 - Build 801
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 2.60.4188

MIPS

Visual C++ 4.0a RISC Edition for MIPS


   Microsoft Developer Studio 4.10.6038 (Visual C++ 4.1)
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.61.6038
   Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler, Version 10.00.6081
       for MIPS R-Series
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Incremental Linker, Version 3.10.6053
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 4.00 - Build 1198
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 4.10.6038

Visual C++ 4.0 RISC Edition for MIPS


   Microsoft Developer Studio (Visual C++ 4.0)
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.60.5270
   Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler, Version 10.00.5292X
       for MIPS R-Series
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Incremental Linker, Version 3.00.5270
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 4.00 - Build 1135
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 4.0.5277

Microsoft Visual C++ Version 2.0a

Same as Version 2.0 except:


   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker, Version 2.51

Visual C++ 2.0 for MIPS


   Microsoft Visual C++, Version 2.0
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.50
   Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler, Version 9.00 for
       MIPS R-Series
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker, Version 2.50
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 3.50 - Build 801
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 2.60

PowerPC

Visual C++ 4.0a RISC Edition for PowerPC


   Microsoft Developer Studio 4.10.6038 (Visual C++ 4.1)
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.61.6038
   Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler, Version 10.10.6101
       for PowerPC
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker, Version 3.10.6083
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 4.00 - Build 1198
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 4.10.6038

Visual C++ 4.0 RISC Edition for PowerPC


   Microsoft Developer Studio (Visual C++ 4.0)
   Microsoft (R) Program Maintenance Utility, Version 1.60.5270
   Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler, Version 10.00.5348
       for PowerPC
   Microsoft (R) 32-Bit Executable Linker, Version 3.00.5270
   Microsoft (R) Windows 32 Resource Compiler, Version 4.00 - Build 1128
   Microsoft Browse Information Maintenance Utility, Version 4.0.5282

A version 2.0 of Visual C++ was not produced for the PowerPC.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbCompiler kbide kbVC LinkIss NmakeIss
Version : WINNT:2.0,2.0a,4.0,4.0a,4.2b,5.0;
Platform : NT WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo