Are Intel C++ Runtime Libraries Complete?

[Simkin__Dan]

I am using Intel Parallel Studio XE 2020. Do the runtime libraries supplied with the Intel C++ compiler replace all of the functionality supplied by the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime libraries?

If so, how do I keep the DLL I am building in Visual Studio from referencing the Microsoft libraries? This cannot be as simple as using the /NODEFAULTLIB linker option, because when I do this, I get errors like this:

>ipo: : warning #11021: unresolved free
>        Referenced in ipo_1142035obj3.obj
>        Referenced in MSVCRT.lib(delete_scalar.obj)

If the Intel runtime libraries do not completely replace the Microsoft runtime libraries, then what functionality is missing?

[PrasanthD_intel]

Hi

The Intel Parallel Studio automatically integrates with Visual studio.

You can change to Intel C++ compiler from Microsoft visual studio c++ compiler by the following the steps mentioned in the below document at

option 2 step 2.

https://software.intel.com/en-us/get-started-with-cpp-compiler-windows

Please reach out to us if you face any issues.

Thanks

Prasanth

[Simkin__Dan]

Thank you for your comment, Prasanth.
I have already switched my Visual Studio project to use the Intel C++ compiler. It looks like the "option 2 step 2" you reference involves setting the build configuration, specifically C/C++ properties. I have already changed some of the properties. Which properties do I need to change to eliminate my dependence on the VC++ runtime libraries?

Dan Simkin

[PrasanthD_intel]

Hi

Why do you want to remove the dependencies on VC++ runtime libraries?

Is there any specific use case scenario or are you facing any errors while using both?

Thanks

Prasanth

[Simkin__Dan]

Hi Prasanth,

I am not facing any errors, it's just inconvenient to have to install two sets of runtime libraries (Microsoft and Intel) every time I deploy to a new server.

Also, it's bad practice to load a library that's not used (uses resources etc).

Dan Simkin

[PrasanthD_intel]

Hi Dan,

We are forwarding this issue to the concerned team.

We will get back to you soon.

Thanks

Prasanth

[Viet_H_Intel]

AFAIK, Intel compiler has dependencies on Microsoft such as header files and some other functionalities. For example, Intel compiler may replace any mem calls to Intel's optimized ones, but also provides option to use the standard ones from Microsoft's.

[Simkin__Dan]

Viet Hoang,

What mem calls are you talking about? malloc and free?

[Viet_H_Intel]

memcpy, memset, memcmp… as an example.

[Viet_H_Intel]

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Thanks,

[Viet_H_Intel]

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