To create a new C++ application in Visual C++ 2008 Express

1) File -> New -> Project...
2) Under Visual C++, choose General -> Empty Project
3) Type a name under Name: for this project.
4) On the menu, choose Project -> Add New Item...
5) Under Visual C++, choose "C++ File (.cpp)", in the future, you might create a "Header File (.h)".
6) Type a name under Name: for this file.