To compile the program, find the sample source vixDiskLibSample.cpp at this location:
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit\doc\sample\
For VDDK 5.5 and later, make sure that you have the 64-bit debugging tools installed along with Visual Studio. Double-click the vcproj file, possibly convert format to a newer version, and choose Build > Build Solution.
To execute the compiled program, choose Debug > Start Without Debugging, or type this in a command prompt after changing to the doc\sample location given above: