title: Can Visual Studio 2008 Standard create a single EXE that does not require .NET framework?
body: <p>This is truly a beginner question, so I apologize in advance.</p>
  
  <p>I have Visual Studio 2008 Standard installed and would like to create a small Windows application that does NOT require any .NET framework when run on computers. Does VS 2008 Standard support such a feature? Any pointers on how to accomplish this would be fantastic.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks in advance.</p>