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AyameTaylor:
Alright, So i have already made an oppsie on the forum; hopefully this isn't another one.

So I downloaded the Code::Blocks 12.11/MinGW from the Downloads page.

It installed correctly; or so i thought. I went to run the standard "HelloWorld" Test, I get this message cropping up.

"HelloWorld - Debug": The compiler's setup (GNU GCC Compiler) is invalid, so Code::Blocks cannot find/run the compiler.
Probably the toolchain path within the compiler options is not setup correctly?!
Goto "Settings->Compiler and debugger...->Global compiler settings->GNU GCC Compiler->Toolchain executables" and fix the compiler's setup.
Skipping...
Nothing to be done (all items are up-to-date).

Now, I have looked online all over the place, trying to figure out what the heck is going on. THey tell me to go to the "Compiler& Debugger" Section of the Settings drop down-- however, There is a "Compiler" And then there is a "Debugger."

So I managed to find the right section to get to the "Toolchain Executables" However, Every method i have tried thus far keeps ending me up at the beginning with no clear idea of what the fudgingfudgebucket to do.

*Takes a deep breath*

Obviously I am a new user of C::B I am wanting to learn C++, I don't want to be defeated before i have left the gate so to speak.

Does anyone know what to do with this version of C::B
Because I have tried ten or so "Fixes" and none of them have worked.

Thanks in advance.

Jenna:
Did you run the autodetection on the toolchain tab.
If that does not work (in some rare cases), you have to fix the compilers masterpath manually.

stahta01:

--- Quote from: jens on February 28, 2013, 07:12:58 am ---Did you run the autodetection on the toolchain tab.

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After making sure the correct compiler has been chosen, in your case this is very likely "GNU GCC Compiler".

If installing for the first time, the "result defaults" is also a good thing to try.
It erases the Compiler Customization and run  autodetection.

NOTE: The above is going with the idea you are on Windows and download the version of CB with mingw in the file name.

Tim S.

Jenna:

--- Quote from: stahta01 on February 28, 2013, 01:01:27 pm ---If installing for the first time, the "result defaults" is also a good thing to try.

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I guess it should be "Reset defaults" .

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