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WICViewerD2D throws exception in VS 2022 (64 bit) 17.5.3

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Crashes because it cannot create ID2D1HwndRenderTarget *m_pRT;

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Start by locating the WICViewerD2D sample and the code that creates ID2D1HwndRenderTarget. Reproduce the crash in Visual Studio 2022 64-bit 17.5.3, determine why creation fails, and verify that the sample runs without throwing the exception.

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Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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