Before compiling, an enviroment variable has to be set.

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Variable name Variable description

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PLATFORM_SDK_DIR Directory where the Platform SDK is installed

Procedure for setting environment variables on Windows:

My Computer -> Properties -> Advanced -> Environment Variables

User variables -> New

Sample value:

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Variable name Variable value

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PLATFORM_SDK_DIR C:\Program Files\Microsoft Platform SDK for Windows Server 2003 R2

Notes:

To get as small portable executable as possible compile as follows:

* Use Visual C++ 2005

* Strip the executable with UPX