Code::Blocks not recognizing compiler

[jon14]

I've just downloaded the newest Code::Blocks with the built in GCC compiler(from this site). The installation went smoothly and I can create projects and files just fine. But I can't run them.

After building/running a file, the error at the bottom reads:
mindw32-g++.exe: installation problem, cannot exec 'cc1plus': No such file or directory

I haven't downloaded anything else or switched around any options. I'm new to this compiler so I apologize if this is a common issue.

[TDragon]

Are you running Windows Vista? If so, do a search in the forum for a couple of related threads.

On an unrelated topic, the version of C::B which includes the GCC compiler is not the newest version; the nightly builds are leaps and bounds ahead.

[jon14]

Are you running Windows Vista? If so, do a search in the forum for a couple of related threads.

On an unrelated topic, the version of C::B which includes the GCC compiler is not the newest version; the nightly builds are leaps and bounds ahead.

Thanks for the reply. I've checked out the forums and found a thread that was similar to mine. Unfortunately It didn't help my situation.
I've downloaded the nightly pack from here: http://forums.codeblocks.org/index.php/topic,6226.0.html
Along with the wxWidget dll and mingw10m.dll files.
I then downloaded some more files I got from a thread on this forum(it helped the guy with the same situation). I'm referring to this: http://savefile.com/files/753051

After installing all files and opening a console project, I still get the same error when running my code.

Code

"hello - Release" uses an invalid compiler [YOUR ANSWER IS ALREADY THERE. SEARCH THE FORUMS!]. Skipping...
Nothing to be done.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[TDragon]

You still need to install the MinGW/GCC compiler itself. See this page in the Code::Blocks Wiki. If you have done so and it still doesn't work, make sure that the main compiler path in the "Other settings" tab of C::B's global compiler settings is correct.

[jon14]

Yes, I have the main compiler installed. When I launch CB it picks it up and sets it as default.
Here are the menu settings I have:

[stahta01]

Simple thing that needs checked. What compiler is the project using?

From memory, "Project" -> "Build Options" and verify it is using the correct compiler.

Tim S

[jon14]

Simple thing that needs checked. What compiler is the project using?

From memory, "Project" -> "Build Options" and verify it is using the correct compiler.

Tim S

Yes, it seems to be using the right one. The default compiler is set to GNU GCC.
Here's the menu:


There also seem to be 2 other compilers that share the GNU name. GNU ARM and GNU AVR. I tried switching to both, but it still gives me the same error.

[stahta01]

What OS are you using? XP or Vista?

Have you verified that C:\MinGW contains an bin sub-folder?

Tim S

[jon14]

What OS are you using? XP or Vista?

Have you verified that C:\MinGW contains an bin sub-folder?

Tim S

I'm running Vista. And yes, My MinGW file does have a bin folder.

[darthdespotism]

I worked it out a few weeks ago.

First search for your cc1plus.exe and add this Directory to your %PATH% - Environment - variable.

The try to compile the Hello World example with -v and try to reconstruct the Directorys told as "not found" at the beginning of the output. Add these via -I directly to the MinGW-Settings in Codeblocks.

[jon14]

I worked it out a few weeks ago.

First search for your cc1plus.exe and add this Directory to your %PATH% - Environment - variable.

The try to compile the Hello World example with -v and try to reconstruct the Directorys told as "not found" at the beginning of the output. Add these via -I directly to the MinGW-Settings in Codeblocks.

Thanks for the reply. I'm a little confused though. I found my cc1plus directory, but can't figure out where to put it.
I added the cc1p to the (Search Directories) / (Compiler) tab and also added it to the (Toolchain Exec) / (Compiler Installation Directory) and C++ compiler.
As you can see here:



I'm not sure if I did it right since it gives me the same error.

[stahta01]

Change you compiler installation directory to where you installed minGW.
Based on above "C:\C++\MinGW" is your installation directory.

Add "C:\C++\MinGW\libexec\gcc\mingw32\4.2.0" to "Additional Paths"

Tim S

[jon14]

Change you compiler installation directory to where you installed minGW.
Based on above "C:\C++\MinGW" is your installation directory.

Add "C:\C++\MinGW\libexec\gcc\mingw32\4.2.0" to "Additional Paths"

Tim S

Yep, got that in there too. Still not working.

I'm on 3 days now trying to figure this out, I really appreciate all the help and do apologize for being a little annoying.

[stahta01]

Yep, got that in there too. Still not working.

I'm on 3 days now trying to figure this out, I really appreciate all the help and do apologize for being a little annoying.

But, has the error changed from "uses an invalid compiler [YOUR ANSWER IS ALREADY THERE. SEARCH THE FORUMS!]"?

Tim S

[jon14]

Yep, got that in there too. Still not working.

I'm on 3 days now trying to figure this out, I really appreciate all the help and do apologize for being a little annoying.

But, has the error changed from "uses an invalid compiler [YOUR ANSWER IS ALREADY THERE. SEARCH THE FORUMS!]"?

Tim S

No, it still gives me the same error.
Here's my C++ compiler directory: