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How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:43 pm
by BodyMindSoul
I have a windows 8 laptop

I really want to learn C++, where do I begin, like a compiler (i mean what is that)

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:00 pm
by snailface
BodyMindSoul wrote:I have a windows 8 laptop

I really want to learn C++, where do I begin, like a compiler (i mean what is that)
http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/e ... -windows-8
*make sure to use Windows Desktop version.

Was going to recommend CodeBlocks buts its not compatible for some reason. Oh well, Visual Studio is not bad by any means. ;)

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:02 pm
by pspfanMOHH
snailface wrote:
BodyMindSoul wrote:I have a windows 8 laptop

I really want to learn C++, where do I begin, like a compiler (i mean what is that)
http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/e ... -windows-8

Was going to recommend CodeBlocks buts its not compatible for some reason. Oh well, Visual Studio is not bad by any means. ;)
How is it not compatible? I have windows 8 and CodeBlocks works perfectly fine

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:02 pm
by BodyMindSoul
snailface wrote:
BodyMindSoul wrote:I have a windows 8 laptop

I really want to learn C++, where do I begin, like a compiler (i mean what is that)
http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/e ... -windows-8

Was going to recommend CodeBlocks buts its not compatible for some reason. Oh well, Visual Studio is not bad by any means. ;)
thanks man:)

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:07 pm
by BodyMindSoul
I am looking at codeblocks website now, ill download and check

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:15 pm
by BodyMindSoul
omg it workksssss:) thanks guys

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:18 pm
by BodyMindSoul
umm wait i have a list of compilers i got to choose from, help please

GNU GCC Compiler
Microsoft Visual C++ Toolkit 2003
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005/2008
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010
and a list goes on....

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:54 pm
by snailface
BodyMindSoul wrote:umm wait i have a list of compilers i got to choose from, help please

GNU GCC Compiler
Microsoft Visual C++ Toolkit 2003
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005/2008
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010
and a list goes on....
Use MinGW.

I hope you downloaded the one with the compiler packed in. Makes it easier for a beginner.

If you didn't, just re-download and install this one: codeblocks-12.11mingw-setup.exe
http://www.codeblocks.org/downloads/26

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:02 pm
by BodyMindSoul
ohhh umm i dont think so, i just downloaded the highest option...

ill search tutorials on youtube and see how to compile them there


thanks man:)

Re: How do I learn C++ on Windows 8?

Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:04 pm
by snailface
BodyMindSoul wrote:ohhh umm i dont think so, i just downloaded the highest option...

ill search tutorials on youtube and see how to compile them there


thanks man:)
Yeah uninstall what you had and start over.

Here is a good video series that will walk you through everything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvC1WCdV1XU