Help It wont compile / run?

[petfood56]

Well i started learning C++ yesterday and i wanted to test what i have learned so far by making something so i asked  someone what a good compiler / editor was and they said Code blocks so i downloaded it made something really simple i hit build and run and nothing happens i don't think it is the program i made because i have tried other things that people have made and it doesn't work. I'm using windows 7 64-bit (intel celeron processor) and the newest version of code blocks

[ollydbg]

it doesn't work

We can't answer these kind of questions...
What exact steps you have play with C::B? please give more details.

[petfood56]

sorry when i say it doesn't work i mean nothing happens at all

[stahta01]

Please note the program ESP plug-in is not working.

What did you do? That you expected something to happen.
What is your OS? Found windows 7 64-bit (intel celeron processor) in your post.
Compiler name and Version?
Code::Blocks version? Newest version is NOT an acceptable answer; unless you are building Code::Blocks from the SVN trunk and then I want an SVN value.

Please turn on Full Compiler Logging see Wiki FAQ for directions.
http://wiki.codeblocks.org/index.php?title=FAQ#Q:_How_do_I_troubleshoot_an_compiler_problem.3F

Please note: Your friend lied to you; Code::Blocks is an Editor/IDE it is NOT an compiler.

Tim S.

[petfood56]

I'm using GNU GCC compiler. i don't know what version it is D:
i expected it to show a number on screen i don't really know in what fashion
and i'm using version 10.05

[stahta01]

I'm using GNU GCC compiler. i don't know what version it is D:
i expected it to show a number on screen i don't really know in what fashion
and i'm using the newest version 10.05

You are most likely using an Old version on MinGW; but since you have no knowledge of it; this is just a guess based on the other newbies.

Find the compiler installation folder?
Open an CMD.exe window and cd to the compiler installation folder

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cd /d C:\Mingw

Then cd to the bin sub folder

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cd bin

The run gcc -v to get the version

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gcc -v

Then run g++ to get version and verify the file exists.

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g++ -v

Report both version numbers or the errors!

Tim S.

[petfood56]

the first thing you told me to type says cannot find path specified? does that mean i need to download it or something? i was never told to do this ):<
edit: that folder is in the codeblocks folder should i move it to that place on my harddrive?

[stahta01]

the first thing you told me to type says cannot find path specified? does that mean i need to download it or something? i was never told to do this ):<

Did you install a compiler?
If no, install one.
If yes, then USE the path of the compiler you installed!!!

edit: that folder is in the codeblocks folder should i move it to that place on my harddrive?

No, use the path to where it is installed!

Tim S.

[petfood56]

system cannont find the path specified again should i move it to C:\ to make things easier?

[stahta01]

system cannont find the path specified again should i move it to C:\ to make things easier?

No, I give up you need a person on site to help you type commands.

You should ask a person, on site, who knows the basics to help you find the problem.

If you can not CD to a folder you are not a person that can be help without more effort than I have time to give.

Tim S.

[petfood56]

ugh D:

[Jenna]

Go to "Settings -> Compiler and debugger -> Global compiler settings -> GCC -> Toolchain executables" and try autodetect of the compilers installation dir.
If that does not work, you have to chose it manually (it should be the one you found below C::B's folder, do not use the bin-folder, but the one that contains it).

[petfood56]

ty so much it works now now im on my way to making awesome stuffz lol