How to: Invoke Code Analysis for C/C++

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Code analysis tool detects common coding errors, such as buffer overrun, un-initialized memory, null pointer dereference, and memory and resource leaks.

To enable code analysis for C/C++ code

  1. Open a project in Visual Studio.

  2. On the Project menu, click Properties.

  3. Click Code Analysis.

  4. In the Enable Code Analysis for C/C++ list, select Yes (/analyze) and then click OK.

To disable code analysis for C/C++ code

  1. Open a project in Visual Studio.

  2. On the Project menu, click Properties.

  3. Click Code Analysis.

  4. In the Enable Code Analysis for C/C++ list, select No and then click OK.