C++ Compiler downloads Vista Home Basic

[Guest]

I have had a tough time downloading c++ compilers. When I get them
downloaded and try to run a sample program I get "g++.exe file not found" or
something similar. When I tried to download Visual C++ I got a message that
there was a patch that I had to download but couldn't find out what it was.

My question is this: How do you download c++ compilers on Vista Home
Basic(I only need one that works) or what C++ IDE can I download and use that
will work "right out of the box".

Thx

 

[Charlie42]

I have had a tough time downloading c++ compilers. When I get them
downloaded and try to run a sample program I get "g++.exe file not found"
or
something similar. When I tried to download Visual C++ I got a message
that
there was a patch that I had to download but couldn't find out what it
was.

My question is this: How do you download c++ compilers on Vista Home
Basic(I only need one that works) or what C++ IDE can I download and use
that
will work "right out of the box".

Visual C++ Express Edition 2005 should work fine. Download it from:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/aa975050.aspx
You will also find the SP1 and SP1 Update for Vista patches on this page.

If you want to try the 2008 edition, wich is still in beta, you can download
it from here:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/future/bb676746.aspx

Charlie42

 

[Andrew McLaren]

Visual C++ Express Edition 2005 should work fine. Download it from:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/aa975050.aspx
You will also find the SP1 and SP1 Update for Vista patches on this page.

If you want to try the 2008 edition, wich is still in beta, you can
download it from here:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/express/future/bb676746.aspx

Just another vote in support of Charlie42's reply. He is totally correct!
This is your ideal solution.

If you don't mind running a Beta, installing VS2008 will bypass the need to
apply SP1 and the Vista Update to VS2005.

But either solution should work fine on Vista, and be very stable and
reliable.

Good luck & happy programming,