C Programming Newbie

[Majestech]

Hello all...

Problem: when I attempt to complie and run my "Hello World" code, I get an error stating "Source File Not Complied".

When I checked the Complie Log the following was displayed:

Complier: Default Complier
Executing gcc.exe...
gcc.exe "E:\c_programming\test.c" -o "E:\c_programming\test.exe" -|"E:\c_programming\Dev-Cpp\include" -L "E:\c_programming\Dev-Cpp\lib"
gcc.exe: installation problem, cannot exec 'cc1': No such file or directory
Execution terminated
Compilation successful

Trouble Shooting Attempts:

1) Since I followed an example from You Tube, I double checked the syntax and it is exactly the same

2)I know I installed the program correctly because I ran a C++ (.cpp) test (example) and no problems

3) Since the C++ example worked, I made sure the source code I was using was .c and not .cpp

4)I read through the forum to see if I could glen any answers and saw where maybe I should not contain my source file int he same directory as the Dev-C++ so I moved the file - still nothing.

Directory Setup:

Application/IDE code
E:\c_programming\Dev-Cpp

[Majestech]

Sorry ... hit tab one to many times ...

Issue cont'd

the file is located at:
E:\c_programming\test.c

the program syntax is:

include <stdio.h>

int main(void)
{
printf("Hello World\n");
getch();//acts as a pauser
}

[Majestech]

Okay ... follow up three .. sorry .. i found the Please Read Link ... I am glad I was not too far off ... cannot fixt the title of the post now, but I will not make that mistake again...

Here are other pertinent information needed:

• I am running Windows Vista,I think I have Norton Anti-Virus 2008 (my husband just loaded it last night)

(2)I think I answered this above. The IDE is located at E:\c_programming\Dev-Cpp

My project files are not located at

E:\c_programming_projects

• I downloaded beta which is displayed a 4.9.9.2 and have not upgraded since

(4)As far as I know I downloaded the full version - first option on the download listing

I hope I have everything now...

I am trying to get ready to take my c programming course and wanted to get a head start since it will be on online course.

Thank you in advance for any and all assistance.

Ms. Needy Newbie

[Wayne Keen]

"I am running Windows Vista"

Did you follow the directions for setting up under Vista?

They can be found in the "Please Read" thread.

Wayne

[Wayne Keen]

This error:

gcc.exe: installation problem, cannot exec 'cc1': No such file or directory

Looks an awful lot like the issue that arises from not making the mods needed for Vista

[Majestech]

Thank you both Wayne and Clifford.

Wayne -> I thought the installation was fine because the .cpp code worked.

Clifford -> thank you. The getch() or now getchar() was meant to make the screen stay open so I can see if the code worked

Again, thank you both ... I have marked the "Please Read First link" to my favorites - I imagine most of my questions will be answered there ... just like now...

I'd put a smiliey face if I could find one right now - but I am not looking for it right now ... im off to get started ... again thanx

[cpns]

> getch();//acts as a pauser

getch() is not a function declared in <stdio.h> so once you have fixed your installation problem, the code will not compile.

getchar() perhaps, or include <conio.h> (not recommended).

The issue of preventing premature program termination is also dealt with in the read first thread.

> Since I followed an example from You Tube,

Your choice of reference material is astonishing! If it's on YouTube it must be true right!? ;-)

Clifford

[Majestech]

Clifford, you tube is just a starter... my actual college course begins Monday - for the second time.

I am just looking for more examples to help me out - more visual since the college course is online - more of a self-taught/teach approach.

I am also looking at vtc.com ...

But you are right ... you tube videos are NEVER wrong (I say with a smirk) ..

Thank Clifford .. you are an angel

[cpns]

Are you studying C or C++ (or perhaps something else altogether)?