> No not really, but this gives me problems trying to build x86 on a x64 > computer so I just remove it from makefile.win.
> Just to make sure this is not an oversight: I'm on a x64 and am trying to > build x64, no 32-bit is desired. > > !IF [$(COMSPEC) /c cl /nologo /? \ > | $(SystemRoot)\System32\find.exe "x64" >NUL ] == 0 > ARCH=x64 Release > !ELSE > ARCH=Win32 Release > !ENDIF Removing these lines made no difference > Are you using the VS20xx x64 Native Tools Command Prompt? Yes, I tried MSVS 2017 and MSVS 2015, should I try even earlier versions? > If all else fails I believe you can bypass makefile.win > > nmake /f libapr.mak cfg="libapr - x64 Release" This gives the exact same error (although, this time the executable that produces it isn't the rc.exe, but link.exe) More information that might help / shed some light: I was trying to convert worspace files into solutions, but it failed completely for all projects. Unfortunately, MSVS doesn't produce any intelligible reports, just "failed". I also tried to run nmake on apr-util Makefile, but it complains about syntax error in line 91, which reads: !IF "$(XML_PARSER)" == "libexpat" Is this symptomatic of anything? But, in all honesty, I would really, really, want to avoid touching MSVS at all. Personal preferences aside, I want this project to run in automated testing environment, and the very thought of having to deal with MSVS invokes a lot of painful memories... Best. Oleg This communication and all information contained in or attached to it is confidential, intended solely for the addressee, may be legally privileged and is the intellectual property of one of the companies of NEX Group plc ("NEX") or third parties. If you are not the intended addressee or receive this message in error, please immediately delete all copies of it and notify the sender. We have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but we advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachments. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses. NEX reserves the right to monitor all communications. We do not accept any legal responsibility for the content of communications, and no communication shall be considered legally binding. Furthermore, if the content of this communication is personal or unconnected with our business, we accept no liability or responsibility for it. NEX Group plc is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under number 10013770 and certain of its affiliates are authorised and regulated by regulatory authorities. For further regulatory information please see www.NEX.com.