What C++ Project type is appropriate for my application?

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I am porting a C++ application to VS C++ 2017 and I was surprised to see six different Project Types to create a C++ Application. I need some advice which Project Type to use for my application. My current application is for Windows desktop and it is for stock trading. It has a main form with all the program controls and then many child forms which display stock charts. I connect to real-time data feeds through sockets and I will be using Direct2D for the graphics. Which Project type below would you recommend?


Visual C++

(1)Windows Desktop
Windows Desktop Application

(2)General
Empty Project

(3)MFC
MFC Application

(5)CLR
CLR Empry Project

(6)ATL
ATL Project

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