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Fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'libboost_log-vc141-mt-gd-1_64.lib'

I'm writing a program which utilizes Boost logging features and consequently, when attempting to build the said program, I'm getting the following error when generating code (on Visual Studio 2017):

1>LINK : fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'libboost_log-vc141-mt-gd-1_64.lib'

However, I can confirm the following:

  • boost_1_64_0\stage\lib has been added to "Additional Library Directories" under Linker -> General
  • libboost_log-vc141-mt-gd-1_64.lib is located under stage/lib since when unpacking Boost, I did a complete build with toolset set to 14.1
  • following relevant question's answers, I did add the specific .lib to "Additional Dependencies" under Linker -> Input

I feel like it's something obvious that I am missing. But, any help would be much appreciated.

Solution

  • drescherjm was correct, I was mixing 32 and 64 bit. Needed to change Target Machine under Project Configuration Properties -> Linker -> Advanced to MACHINEX86 and it worked.

    Thank you!