Why Isn't Byte Defined For New Static Lib?

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Hi Folks:

Developing on Windows 10 Pro, VS 2017 Community, No MFC.

I've been using the byte type forever, without giving it much thought.

When I tried to create a new static library I'm suddenly seeing errors.

Compiling this static library:

#include "stdafx.h"
#include <Windows.h>
byte test_byte;

Results in these errors:

error C4430: missing type specifier - int assumed. Note: C++ does not support default-int
error C2146: syntax error: missing ';' before identifier 'test_byte'

When I commented out all of the code of an existing static library, and placed those three statements into it, it compiled without error.

A "Go To Definition" for byte brought up a tab for this header file:

c:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Include\10.0.17134.0\shared\rpcndr.h

I noticed when I created this static library the window that asks if I want an empty project, pre-compiled headers and a few other things didn't pop up.

Suggestions?

Thanks
Larry

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