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C compiler help?!?

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  • 06-09-2007 5:18pm
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    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 11,996 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi, I have vista on my laptop and want to install a c-compiler but, I haven't had much luck! I've tried MinGW and DevCPP already but can't get anything to work :rolleyes: which I'm sure is down to my stupidity!

    Python was so much easier :p

    Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated,
    Jay


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    monkey tennis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 583 ✭✭✭monkey tennis


    Edit: just saw that you had already installed DevC++..

    What exactly doesn't work? Do you get any error messages?

    Are you trying to compile from the command line, or through the IDE?

    Are you certain DevC++ works with Vista? (haven't tried it myself)


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    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 11,996 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    I've tried command line but it says gcc is not recognised as an internal or external command!

    Tried using xemacs too and hitting compile & execute but it kicks up an error too!

    Dunno about DevCPP's compatibility with Vista!


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    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    I dont think dev c++ is compatible with vista. The last build for dev c++ was in feb/05, and vista is not listed as a supported platform. Install Microsoft Visual C++ Express its free.


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    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 11,996 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    EvilMonkey wrote:
    Install Microsoft Visual C++ Express its free.
    Thanks for that, I'm installing it now and, ?I'll post here and let you know how I get on :cool:


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    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 11,996 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    I have the MVC++ Express installed and I've opened up a program (first.c) in it but, I can find any way of compiling it...I know this sounds silly :rolleyes:


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    Creamy Goodness
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    EvilMonkey wrote:
    I dont think dev c++ is compatible with vista. The last build for dev c++ was in feb/05, and vista is not listed as a supported platform. Install Microsoft Visual C++ Express its free.
    i've used devC++ on both 64-bit and 32-bit versions of vista ultimate. works fine.

    not too fond of MVC++ so don't really use it but to compile look for a option to Build All, microsoft like to sugar coat the names :D


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    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 11,996 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    I couldn't get it working at all...but, that's me!

    Can't seem to find a Build All option either :confused: I hate this :p

    Right I've managed to add Build Selection and Build All to the toolbar but neither are available!

    OK I have it working in the Visual Studio command line :D


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    Tobias Greeshman
    Registered Users Posts: 2,082 ✭✭✭Tobias Greeshman


    jasonorr wrote:
    I've tried command line but it says gcc is not recognised as an internal or external command!
    Sounds to me like your environment hasn't been sourced correctly. You probably don't have gcc in your path, hence why it can't find the compiler binary to run.


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    L'prof
    Registered Users Posts: 11,996 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    I have it compiling now using the Visual Studio command prompt: cl first.c which builds first.exe which I can run...any idea how I can compile it in the MVC++ application?


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    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    Go to View Toolbars and add the build menu. Keyboard shortcuts are
    Ctrl + F7 Compile
    F7 Build
    Ctrl + F5 Run
    F5 Debug


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