1. Install Windows SDK Download link Of course, documentation and examples tabs are not necessary. 2.  Download GLUT Library Download link Extract all files: Move all files .h to <PATH>\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v6.1\Include\GL Move all files .lib to <PATH>\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v6.1\Lib Move all files .dll to C:\Windows\system32 3.  Create example project in Visual Studio 2008 Create Visual C++ … More How to use OpenGL and GLUT on Visual Studio 2008