Compiler?

[HuntzaA]

Sorry in advance if this is a stupid question/something obvious I overlooked.

I recently started reading the tutorial, and I've decided I want to try some things out, but I haven't seen a recommended compiler to download.

Do you guys recommend one? Does windows xp just have one? Sorry I'm kind of clueless =/

[Athar]

Windows doesn't come with one, but you can download Visual Studio Express for free.
Alternatively, you can try the Code::Blocks+MinGW bundle or any of the ones listed here:
http://www.cplusplus.com/forum/articles/36896/

[HuntzaA]

Thank you very much :)

[Need4Sleep]

I use code::blocks because of how user friendly it is. Easy to pick up and tons of great setting to mess around with.