cpp executing without console

To execute a C++ program without a console, you can use the WinMain entry point instead of the main entry point. Here are the steps to achieve this:

  1. Create a new C++ project in your preferred development environment (e.g., Visual Studio).

  2. In your code, define the WinMain function instead of the usual main function. The WinMain function serves as the entry point for a Windows application. It has the following signature:

int WINAPI WinMain(HINSTANCE hInstance, HINSTANCE hPrevInstance, PSTR lpCmdLine, int nCmdShow)
  1. Remove or comment out the main function. Since we are not using the console, there is no need for the main function.

  2. Write your program logic within the WinMain function. This function will be called when the application starts.

  3. Build and compile your program. Make sure to set the project settings to create a Windows application instead of a console application.

  4. Run the program, and it will execute without displaying a console window.

By using the WinMain entry point, you can create a C++ program that runs without a console window, making it more suitable for GUI-based applications or programs that don't require a user interface.