First off, I know this can't possibly be a programming / linker / module error on my part, since this is a completely fresh install, and I haven't even gotten so much as a splash screen yet.
I've re-downloaded and reinstalled both Code::Blocks and Visual C++ Redistributables about 4 times now, and I've ended up with this error upon startup:
codeblocks.exe - Entry Point Not Found
The procedure entry point kernal32.ReleaseSRWLockExclusive could not be located in the dynamic link library api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll.
I've tried a couple other things, and even older versions of VC++ but nothing seems to get it further than this. I'm going to try an older version of Code::Blocks once it finishes, downloading. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any direct predecessor to 20.03 on Sourceforge. It jumps from 17.12 to 20.03!
If this is a compatibility issue, I think the developers may want to revise your download page, it still says Code::Blocks supports Windows XP SP3! If this is the case, any recommendations for a good IDE under XP? I don't want to have to dig out my Visual Studio 2005 disc.
UPDATE: 17.12 seems to work fine. Is there a place where I could get version 18 or 19 if 20 cannot be made to work on my machine? I'm fine running an older version if I have to.