“无法在 VS 代码中打开源文件“vcruntime_string.h”（“string.h 的依赖项”）”

Question

I am trying to learn C programming. And I am using VS Code for running almost everything. But none of my C Codes execute. The c_cpp_properties.json is configured with the MinGW header files library path included in the "msvc-x64" section. It says "cannot open source file "vcruntime_string.h" (dependency of "string.h")" all the time.

Answer 1

First of all, it's weird that it is not letting you compile by not finding string.h dependency. I suggest to try the following:

1. Try compiling your files either with gcc or g++ (depending on the language you're using) directly from the terminal, to see if you get the "a.out" file.

Ex: Open your terminal. Find your.c files (if you're programming in C) gcc *.c then ./a.out

2. Try using CodeBlocks, Build and Run to see if you get the same error.

If 1 or 2 worked, it means your VS software didn't like something when you made the installation process. Reinstall VS.

Answer 2

I had the same problem. I solved it just by reloading the window. You can either press Ctrl + R or type "Developer: Reload Window" in the command palette. You can open the command palette either by pressing Ctrl + Shift + P or going to "View"(up left corner) then "Command Palette..."