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Update: Check out the sequel to this post, “ 15+ FREE Visual Studio Add-Ins - Part 2 “
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The free resource editors and resource compilers (similar to Microsoft's rc.exe) listed on this page allows you to create and edit Windows resources.
Free Windows Resource Editors, Resource Compilers, Resource Hack
VC++ Express External Res Editor: Attach External Tool to Visual
One of the issues that one encounters with the Visual C++ Express Edition, part of the freely available Visual Studio Express Editions from Microsoft, is that there are certain tools missing that were greatly appreciated in the non-Express versions.