定位多个Windows版本

Question

I'm developing my application under Windows 8.1 but I want to also target Windows 7 and 8. Can I compile executables for different platforms other than the one I'm developing in, and if so how can I accomplish this?

PS. I'm currently using visual studio 2012 professional.

Answer 1

You don't need to do anything special. The operating system on which you run your build system is largely irrelevant. Simply don't use any newer features that are not available with Windows 7, and your executable will run. The mechanism described in "Using the Windows Headers" would help you avoid using such a feature accidentally.