[tutorial]Installing a C++ Compiler

To start In the Ways of Programming, you will need (well its not a necessity, but its definitely good to have it) a C++ Compiler.

If you have $250 to Spare, why not Get Microsoft Visual C++.net?

If, like me, You dont, you might want to get something free.

And right now the best thing out there is Bloodshed Dev-C++.

So, Im gonna show you how to set up Dev-C++ The Easy way.

Firtsly, Download Dev-C++ 4.9.8.0 (there is more recent versions, but this one id just easier to set up for me) Here:

Download



Choose whatever Mirror you like (i dont think it matters)

Save it to a simple location, such as My Documents.

ok, No we'll start on the Step-by-Step part.

Step 1. Navigate to The Dev-C++ .exe. File, and Double-click on it. It will automatically start the Installation Process.
It will give you a warning not to Install over previous versions of Dev-C++.

Step 2. Click ok. (except if you do have an older version of Dev-C++. if you do, uninstall it).

Step 3. Some load of Crap should come up. Just agree with it and click ok.
This should open up a new window, with Installation preferences in mind. Leave it at Typical Installation and click Next.

Step 4. It will ask you where you want to install it. but its not really asking you so much as its telling you. Dont install it anywhere other than here. Just trust me on this, ok?

Step 5. Click install. It will install itself. let it run its course. In the middle somewhere, it will ask you do you want to install for all users. Choose whatever option you want, its up to you.

Step 6. Now Dev-C++ Is installed, but it wants to verify your default settings. so here we go. Click on Tools -> Compiler Options. Then Click on the "Settings" Tab. Choose "Code Generation" on the left.

Step 7. Make sure that "Enable Handle Exception" is enabled, Then switch to the "Linker" tab and make sure "Generate Debugging Information" is enabled.

Step 8. Click ok. and your Done!!!!!!!!!!


Thats it. Now just remember, Dev-C++ Takes up 45mb.


Next Lesson: Installing Cygwin.

what exactly is this softwarw and wat does it do

It lets you program in C++, so you can use the IDE to compile your programs.

oh cool

A little random though XD

ok i did not get a word of that

Crocodilius wrote:

If you have $250 to Spare, why not Get Microsoft Visual C++.net?

Or a torrent client xD

Oh boi.. I don't know what the rules and regulations for your web host is, but unless in their rules piracy is illegal, your site could might aswell get closed for encouraging piracy. Happened to me once. Well well. I guess i'll check the host's rules too soon

I wasnt encougring it I was... uhh.. *silence*