# Creating a New Project

When you create a project, Microsoft Visual Studio* automatically creates a corresponding solution to contain it. To create a new Intel® C++ project using Microsoft Visual Studio:

### Note

Exact steps may vary depending on the version of Microsoft Visual Studio in use.

This content is specific to C++; it does not apply to DPC++.

1. Select File > New > Project.
2. In the left pane, expand Visual C++ and select Windows Desktop.
3. In the right pane, select Windows Console Application.
4. Accept or specify a project name in the Name field. For this example, use hello32 as the project name.
5. Accept or specify the Location for the project directory. Click OK.

The `hello32` project assumes focus in the Solution Explorer view. The default Microsoft Visual Studio* solution is also named `hello32`.

Parent topic: Using Microsoft Visual Studio*