Compiler Error C2006

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directive' expected a filename, found 'token'

Directives such as #include or #import require a filename. To resolve the error, make sure token is a valid filename. Also, put the filename in double quotes or angle brackets.

The following sample generates C2006:

// C2006.cpp  
#include stdio.h   // C2006  

Possible resolution:

// C2006b.cpp  
// compile with: /c  
#include <stdio.h>