Why cant i compile c in vs code? - c

I have already install Mingw and do as the guide say. It can run the c program from cmd and works very well but when i open it from the vs code it doesn't work. When i tried to run it in vs code it always show this :
C:\Users\ASUS>cd "e:\TEST\" && gcc max.c -o max && "e:\TEST\"max
gcc: error: max.c: No such file or directory
gcc: fatal error: no input files
compilation terminated.
Is there any solution to this problem ?

I have the same problem when I started using visual studio code. The reason is that the default shell in visual studio code is powershell, which doesn't check the current directory. To change the default shell to command prompt, follow these steps.
Open vscode and enter the shortcut ctrl + `. After that you shall be seeing a windows like this.
After that click on the drop down menu on right side of the prompt and then click on select default shell.
Here you should select command prompt, and after selecting it restart your IDE.

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How to remove the file path from terminal while running a code in visual studio code (mac os )?

How to remove the file path from terminal while running a code in visual studio code ?
Im using visual studio code with CodeRunner extension in Mac air M1.
I’ve tried to play with the terminal settings and I couldn't find the one that remove this.
I want that remove the part I marked in red, when i running my program.
Welcome to StackOverflow! 👋
This line is terminal command to compile source code file and run executable.
Soooo, I am not sure if you can remove this. What you can do is write bash script and give your file as an input, but anyway you will pass your file as an argument. What you can do is configure build task and run your executable file from terminal, but I'm not sure would you like this way or not.
As others mentioned this is the gcc (your c compiler) build command. Reason: You build and run your program. This should vanish when you explicit build. And then just run your program without build. Or open Terminal and run your binary with:
cd /Users/metanpolik/Desktop/VisualProjects
./heyc2
But like #UnholySheep wrote, what is the problem? It's just during developing with vs code and should not be a problem.

C program is not running in Visual Studio Code (version 1.54.3)

I am using vscode for running c program. I have installed recommended C/C++ package. I also have installed mingw and also added it to the path successfully.
I already followed the procedure of vscode for C/C++. After pressing crtl+shift+B the below message is showing.
> Executing task: C/C++: gcc.exe build active file <
Starting build...
C:\MinGW\bin\gcc.exe -g "D:\My Codes & Projects\Codes\SPL Assignments\23 March 2021\Solution_01.c" -o "D:\My Codes & Projects\Codes\SPL Assignments\23 March 2021\Solution_01.exe"
Build finished successfully.
Terminal will be reused by tasks, press any key to close it.
According to vscode user guide there should be a terminal like the below image:
But I am getting this.
My whole window screenshot:
How can I fix the problem? Please help me get the solution.

New to C: Compiling in Visual Studio Code... error: gcc not recognized?

I am very new to coding (trying to teach myself C). I have some experience with MatLab, but I understand it is very different from C. I have Windows 10 with the newest version of Visual Studio Code (VSC) with the Run Code Extension and git extension (not sure what git does, but VSC prompted me to install). I am now familiar with the text editor, but do not know how to compile/run my code (apologies if I'm butchering the terminology, again, a newby). One friend recommended I determine the location in which the desired text file is located, type "gcc filename.c", enter, type "./a.out", and then the program should run. (Said friend has a Mac and I supposed the execution commands are different?) Regardless, I encountered "Run Code" extension on my google adventures and follow the steps I've seen online, but I am still getting the error pictured.
I can see how this would be an especially basic question, but if anyone can offer assistance/advice, I would be extremely grateful!
Thanks, All.
Sandy
P.S. In case the image doesn't load/work for whatever reason, this is the error:
"'gcc' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file."
Works perfect in Visual Code. You need the following:
C/C++ extension in Visual Code.
msys64 installed in C:\
Add path to msys64 bin folder in environment variable
Instructions:
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.cpptools
Important the msys64 path doesn't contain spaces so don't install it in Program Files.
You can search "Edit system environment variables" from the windows button, press button Environment Variables, and then add it as a System variable "Path". For me its located in
C:\msys64\mingw64\bin
Hey,,,
It will work for you I believe
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First: open the link: https://www.msys2.org/
Go to the installation and download the installer .. install the exe file.
search mingw in windows search(windows start)
there is an app named--> MSYS2 MinGW {64/32}-bit
run it as administrator
Found command shell ---> type: pacman -Syu
Will ask you for some installation click on Y
Then again go to the same app MSYS2 MinGW {64/32}-bit and run as admin
and write--> pacman -Ss gcc (in shell that opend after click)
after clicking there will be bunch of things and now you have to care about your windows arch.. if it is 64 bit then write---> pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-gcc (and if its 32 you will find something like that where 64 will replaced by 32 in bunch of commands that are showing in your shell)
after executing this command gcc will be installed in your system to check write: gcc --version || g++ --version
After that to install the debugger write pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-gdb
to check write: gdb --version
**Every thing got installed in your system now find the mingW file or mysys2 file on C drive(whereever you r mingW file got saved) go the the minGW 64 || 32 accroding to your operating system there is a bin folder click on that and copy the path inside the bin folder and save it in environment variables path **
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Enjoy vs code
My recommendation
You are on Windows right? So you can just install Visual Studio IDE (follow this tutorial). Which is better than vs code. This tutorial is for C++ but it works for C as well. Because C++ uses the same compiler as C but with some more things(simple explanation).
The solution for your problem
You are getting the massage 'gcc' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file because you do not have the gcc compiler installed on your computer. But if you want to install it, you can follow this tutorial. But I highly recommend you use Visual Studio IDE which I mentioned above.
Type gcc --version in the command prompt to check whether the C compiler is installed in your machine.
If it is installed then try adding gcc to the environment variables using this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLh84CmdBJ0
If it is not installed then install it using instructions using this link:
https://www.guru99.com/c-gcc-install.html
and then add it to the environment variables using the link above.
If it is installed and not recognized by VSCode then try to run VSCode from CMD by typing code in CMD.

Cannot Compile C code with MinGW

I am currently trying to compile and run C code on a Windows 8 machine and have installed MinGW so that I could do so. However, whenever I run the command to compile, I am told that the I: drive is missing and when I cancel the program tell me that libgmp-10.dll is missing. Here is the exact command I am using to try and compile:
"C:\MinGW\bin\gcc.exe" helloworld.c -o helloworld.exe
This leads to those two dialog boxes.
The first just says to insert the missing drive I. If I click Try Again, nothing happens and if I click the other two options, a second dialog box appears.
The second says that I am missing the libgmp-10.dll. I know for a fact that the dll exists in the same folder in which gcc.exe resides, and that the place where I am running these files from is off of the C drive drive. I have added "C:\MinGW\bin" to the path variable like this question's answer suggests, but no dice.
TL:DR - Can use gcc from MinGW to compile C code. Adding bin to path did not solve 'missing dll problem' and dll exists in same folder as gcc.exe
Try reinstalling MingGW. It worked to me when i was getting trouble in Windows 8.

Can't compile C on windows 7 x64

I have visual studio 2012 ultimate and mingw installed on my pc.
However, when I try to compile any program (I have only tried a simple hello world program)
e.g when I use the visual studio cl compiler or the gcc compiler I get the error :
cl is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
and similar for mingw-gcc.
I have visual studio installed in the default location. I have installed mingw in D:\MinGw but I have added it to the path variable. Also I have installed CodeBlocks after getting frustrated with this and my program builds and runs easily when I try that from inside CodeBlocks. I can also compile my program from inside Visual Studio by clicking on the build and run buttons.
What do I need to do to compile and run programs from the commandline in windows 7?
Instead of running a "regular" command prompt, run the "Visual Studio command prompt". You can find a link to it in the start menu.
It's essentially the same, but it sets up for you all the environment variables you need for all the VS tools to work from the command line.
Sounds like you still have a path problem. The mingw-gcc path for example would need to be to the bin directory:
D:\MinGW\bin
in your case. Then you should be able to run gcc.

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