Thunk: Rust Tool for Compiling Programs to Support Windows XP and Vista
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chirsz
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Summary
Thunk is a tool that enables Rust developers to compile programs for legacy Windows platforms like Windows XP and Vista by leveraging VC-LTL5 and YY-Thunks libraries. The tool provides command-line functionality to build Rust applications for older Windows versions, though it comes with a disclaimer that it doesn't guarantee proper functionality on these outdated platforms.
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Note: Thunk does not guarantee the compiled program work or work accurately on old platforms. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Download VC-LTL5 and YY-Thunks Binary, unzip them and add environment variable
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