C++ IDE/Compiler

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BFMV (10)
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 (2873)
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 (10)
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 (2873)
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 (10)
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 (2873)
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
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BFMV (10)
no i am the admin
Xander314 (1383)
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 (10)
yes it was the binary download with MinGW setup
Framework (3116)
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 Just kidding, I don't use, old, and out-of-date software; I use Visual C++ Express 2010.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
Xander314 (1383)
@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 :)
Xander314 (1383)
@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 (10)
ya i've been hearing that is the best alot
BFMV (10)
@Xander I noticed its a outdated hunk of junk
Xander314 (1383)
Hearing DevC++ is the best? Not on here I hope :P
firedraco (5414)
^I think he was referring the VCE, not DevC++. Anyway, VCE is available here:
http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads/#2010-Visual-CPP
BFMV (10)
@Xander nooooo i ment VCE not that DevC++ crap
Xander314 (1383)
@firedraco I see - that makes more sense. As for the link, the OP had trouble with a service pack necessary to install it..
BFMV (10)
java was alot easier to set up haha
Athar (4382)
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.
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