C++ IDE/Compiler

[BFMV]

I am contemplating learning C++ soon and I was wondering if someone could recommend to me a good IDE/Compiler. I have tried Code::Blocks but it wont work and i can't seem to get VC++
My OS is Windows Vista

[Computergeek01]

Code::Blocks won't work? Did you remember to reconfirm your confirmation while running as Admin in Vista? :P J/K but really from what I've seen of that platform it's going to be painful to program on.

What error do you get with Code::Blocks? Since niether IDE has worked for you I'd imagine we're hitting a different issue then compatibility.

[BFMV]

the error is that <iostream> isn't in the directory
and for VC++ it says i need a service pack but i see no sign of the service pack anywhere
oh sorry i should have mention also that it was the expess edition of VC++

[Computergeek01]

I'm not yelling, I'm making sure you read the following

INSTALL THE SERVICE PACK UPDATE FOR WINDOWS VISTA BEFORE MAKING YOUR NEXT POST

[BFMV]

i can't find it i said already and i did what the window said i should and updated my compuer but it still hasn't worked

[Computergeek01]

Right Click on My Computer in your start menu and select Properties Some where on the screen that pops up it will say "Service Pack..." What does that say?

EDIT: Also, are you running as a limited user?

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bb738089

[BFMV]

no i am the admin

[anonymous23323124]

Just go to "Windows Update"; the service pack should be available through that.

As for Code::Blocks, did you definitely download and install "Code::Blocks with MinGW" rather than just "Code::Blocks" by itself?

[BFMV]

yes it was the binary download with MinGW setup

[zb0S216C]

I would almost certainly go for Dev-C++. LOL. Just kidding, I don't use, old, and out-of-date software; I use Visual C++ Express 2010.

_Wazzak

[anonymous23323124]

@Framework Lol, as I read the first half of your post, I was already priming myself to fly into an all encompassing rage XD

I use VCE as well :)

[anonymous23323124]

@OP Just in case you didn't realise, don't use DevC++ :p
Go to the Code::Blocks installation folder, then MinGW and see if you can find iostream in there.

[BFMV]

ya i've been hearing that is the best alot

[BFMV]

@Xander I noticed its a outdated hunk of junk

[anonymous23323124]

Hearing DevC++ is the best? Not on here I hope :P

[firedraco]

^I think he was referring the VCE, not DevC++. Anyway, VCE is available here:
http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads/#2010-Visual-CPP

[BFMV]

@Xander nooooo i ment VCE not that DevC++ crap

[anonymous23323124]

@firedraco I see - that makes more sense. As for the link, the OP had trouble with a service pack necessary to install it..

[BFMV]

java was alot easier to set up haha

[Athar]

There's no reason Code::Blocks wouldn't work if it was set up properly (which is as easy as running the installer).
You probably created a C project instead of a C++ project. If not, post the code you're trying to compile.