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.
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I am using Codeblocks in Windows 10. Earlier I used to compile only 1 file, so I would just press the 'Build' and 'Run' button on codeblocks.
But, this time there are separate files I need to compile separately (to .o format) and then link to form a single executable file which I need to run. How can I do this in CODEBLOCKS? (In UNIX/LINUX systems, I know this is the 'make' command; but I don't know how to do it here?)
Can anyone help me? I tried reading some help pages on CodeBlocks on the internet, but they were so complicated, I gave up.
make isn't a compiler, and neither is CodeBlocks. make is just a command that runs other commands from a Makefile. The actual command that gets run is something along the lines of gcc a.cpp b.cpp, and it's the same command (or similar enough) that gets run when you build inside CodeBlocks. CodeBlocks should automatically build and link all of the source files that you add to your project. If you aren't seeing this happening, make sure you add them to the project inside of CodeBlocks and don't just put the files in the directory.
I am new to C programming. I downloaded Code::Blocks to try. I had already installed the gcc compiler and so that's what codeblocks is set to use. I wrote a simple program and compile and ran it. It ran fine when I ran it from inside Code::Blocks but when I tried to double click the .exe it said
"The program can't start because libgcc_s_dw2-1.dll is missing from your
computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."
Why is it that it works when I run it in Code::Blocks but not when I click on the file?
BTW, here are my #includes.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <conio.h>
I think author already solved his problem, but I just want to add my solution.
To use your executable file you need to follow these steps, to configure your project:
Project -> Build Options
Select correct target or project in left hand panel
Tab: Linker Settings
Box: Other linker settings
Enter follow linker options one per line:
-static
-static-libgcc
-static-libstdc++
Also,it could be helpful to add (..\mingw\bin) path to the project search directories.
Did you try and run you're program from the terminal? If not, do so, because then you won't have the problem that you compiler won't be found.
In your home directory in the terminal call to compile:
gcc yourprogram.c -o yourprogram.exe
./yourprogram.exe arg1 arg2
Second one is to run; arg1 and arg2 would be command line arguments you pass to the program. (This works on Mac and Linux, I have 0 experience on Windowsterminal)
Anyway, if you really want to learn how to program, then you should learn how to work with the terminal; then you'll never have to worry about GUI-Problems ever again, which is what you're now doing.
I had the same problem: running the exe inside CodeBlocks it was working, but running it inside cmd terminal gave the error.
I solved copying MinGW libs inside c://windows/SysWOW64(for 64bit windows).
I attach the zip with libs
https://3.sharebylink.com/1/?wjiteTTdXR8k or
https://files.fm/u/b6wqqwdy
Hope this helps!
I had the same problem and after about 4 hours of fighting with it, I finally got it figured out.
All you have to do is click project at the top of the screen, then build options, then checkmark Static libgcc, Static libstdc++, and static linking. click ok and then rebuild your project.
Hope that helps.
I installed MinGW on my Windows 8 laptop and tried to compile a C code file with
gcc test.c -o test.exe
the compiler gave no warnings or errors but it did not create test.exe
how do i get the compiler to create the file
test.c
My terminal session
An interesting observation:
When I deliberately introduce an error in the code and try to compile the compiler shows the error
Code with error
Compiler output
When I try compiling the same code using Command Prompt
This is what it shows
But the file does exist in the MinGW\bin directory
I moved the
test.c
file to
C:\
and started the command prompt in the
C:\MinGW\bin
directory
and here is what it outputs
Problem partially solved:
I disabled hybrid boot in windows 8 and restarted the computer. The compiler now works in Command Prompt but not in PowerShell.
Try to compile your code normally as
gcc test.c
If you get default output file a.exe,then go for
gcc test.c -o test.exe
I would suggest you go through this compilation instruction :-
gcc -o test.exe test.c
I believe this code runs perfectly on your windows system.Please inform if it doesn't!
I know this is an old question, but I came across this after having this same issue and managed to solve it.
When I installed MinGW on my computer, I didn't add the MinGW bin directory to my PATH (<mingw install dir>\bin). I had written some code that referred to the GNU compiler binaries by their full path, and when I tried to compile something I experienced the same behavior you described.
So it seems like MinGW won't work properly unless it is added to your PATH. I think it's weird that gcc didn't complain about it though.
One possibility is Microsoft's use of VirtualStore.
This can cause problems with "missing" files with Cygwin. See for example, Cygwin sees a file that windows can't--I want to access this file from python and https://superuser.com/questions/400600/file-only-visible-to-cygwin-not-windows.
To verify whether this is the case, try doing a search of your entire hard drive for the file test.exe. Or try MinGW's ls rather than dir.
And since the OP "partially solved" the problem by moving to another directory, this could be the cause.
I just installed Dev C++ and I am learning C programming.
the code i used was
#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
printf("Hello world");
getch();
}
I saved it as a .c file. When I compile it works fine, but when I compile and run it says source file not compiled. So I googled buncha things and came across this video on youtube which shows you how to fix it. I also saw other forums on google which suggest the same thing... However, after doing whats asked, Now I can't even compile my code. I get this error
Compiler: Default compiler
Executing C:\Dev-Cpp\bin\gcc.exe...
C:\Dev-Cpp\bin\gcc.exe "C:\Users\ubaid\Documents\C\Untitled1.c" -o "C:\Users\ubaid\Documents\C\Untitled1.exe" -I"C:\Dev-Cpp\include" -L"C:\Dev-Cpp\lib"
gcc.exe: Internal error: Aborted (program collect2)
Please submit a full bug report.
See <URL:http://www.mingw.org/bugs.shtml> for instructions.
Execution terminated
I have also used what is asked on this link, and still no luck..
http://learntogeek.com/miscellaneous/solved-source-file-not-compiled-error-in-dev-cpp/
I am using windows 8
I was having this issue and fixed it by going to:
C:\Dev-Cpp\libexec\gcc\mingw32\3.4.2
, then deleting collect2.exe
Install new version of Dev c++. It works fine in Windows 8. It also supports 64 bit version.
Download link is http://sourceforge.net/projects/orwelldevcpp/ .
I guess you're using windows 7 with the Orwell Dev CPP
This version of Dev CPP is good for windows 8 only. However on Windows 7 you need the older version of it which is devcpp-4.9.9.2_setup.exe
Download it from the link and use it.
(Don't forget to uninstall any other version already installed on your pc)
Also note that the older version does not work with windows 8.
This maybe because the c compiler is designed to work in linux.I had this problem too and to fix it go to tools and select compiler options.In the box click on programs
Now you will see a tab with gcc and make and the respective path to it.Edit the gcc and make path to use mingw32-c++.exe and mingw32-make.exe respectively.Now it will work.
The reason was that you were using compilers built for linux.
You can always try doing it manually from the command prompt. Navigate to the path of the file and type:
gcc filename.c -o filename
I found a solution. Please follow the following steps:
Right Click the My comp. Icon
Click Advanced Setting.
CLick Environment Variable. On the top part of Environment Variable Click New
Set Variable name as: PATH then
Set Variable Value as: (" the location of g++ .exe" )
For ex. C:\Program Files (x86)\Dev-Cpp\MinGW64\bin
Click OK
This error occurred because your settings are not correct.
For example I receive
cannot open output file Project1.exe: Permission denied
collect2.exe: error: ld returned 1 exit status
mingw32-make.exe: *** [Project1.exe] Error 1
Because I have no permission to write on my exe file.
After some investigation, and with Dr.Topaz's help, I have learned that you will want to confirm that the program set for g++ in the Compiler Options really does compile the source code. In my case, the C:\Dev-Cpp\bin\g++.exe program did not create an exe, but the C:\Dev-Cpp\bin\c++.exe program did. Either program appears to be intended to take the same arguments and options as GNU g++. I would love to find an actual doc on the Dev-C++ compiler programs, but I have not so far.
You can test the compiler program with a simple example like this:
C:\Dev-Cpp\bin\c++.exe hello.cpp -o hello.exe
Currently in 2021, the Dev-C++ site invites you to download either original Dev-C++ or a newer fork by a group named Embarcadero.
I decided to try the Embarcadero version and the experience was slightly better. The UI is still a tad dated, but the g++.exe program it came with was able to compile programs without issue. Again, take note of where the program is being installed, but in my case, the Embarcadero compiler programs were in C:\Program Files (x86)\Embarcadero\Dev-Cpp\TDM-GCC-64\bin.
Both original Dev-C++ and Embarcadero come with mingw-32 versions of the compiler programs that from what I see do work in a Git Bash console, with slight differences such as not recognizing a default locale when using the command std::cout.imbue(std::locale("")).
I faced this similar error, and none of the solutions worked.
so I tried to download the latest version from here, https://www.bloodshed.net/
I rerun the program.
and everything is now working correctly.
I was facing the same issue as described above.
It can be resolved by creating a new project and creating a new file in that project.
Save the file and then try to build and run.
Hope that helps. :)
C.Vim works, as evidenced by the commands I've been using, syntax highlighting, and template. But I use \rc and nothing happens. \rr tells me that there is no .exe, and an Everything search tells me that it's not a directory issue.
In all the resources I've read, I don't see anything that says I need to point it to a specific compiler, though I've installed Visual Studio 2010.
How do I get C.vim to compile my code? I'm a relative beginner with Vim and C.
Edit: I've set the Windows Environment Variable to C:/cygwin/bin where I've downloaded and installed the GCC packages, but am still getting the same error.
Edit2: I've downloaded Msys and Mingw as well. I tried setting up Eclipse as well, following the instructions here. Running make from the command line tells me that GNU Make 3.81 is running. Running :make in Vim tells me:
shell returned 2
(1 of 1) : make *** No targets specified and no makefile found
Trying Eclipse, I get another make error:
make: *** No rule to make target `all'; Stop.
Edit3: I got Code::Blocks running, which is what I used to run. (It's been a while since I programmed, and even then I was a beginner.) I didn't really have to configure it at all, though I would still prefer to use Vim, so help is still much appreciated.
Edit4: running make vimFirst (vimFirst.c is my file) compiles! Running the program with :! vimFirst.exe works as expected. Now returning to the original question, how to do it with C.vim? It would be so much more convinient to type \rc and have the program compile and run, which is about 1/10 of the typing of the other method.
Edit4: running make vimFirst (vimFirst.c is my file) compiles! Running the program with :! vimFirst.exe works as expected. Now returning to the original question, ... type \rc and have the program compile and run...
Check your maps for \rc and \rr:
:map \rc
:map \rr
If no mapping exists, you might have no_plugin_maps or something similar set in your vimrc.
I think you'll get what you want if you set them up like this:
nmap \rc :make %<<CR>
nmap \rr :! %<.exe<CR>
If you're really familiar with Visual Studio and want to use nmake to build your code, you should check out the :compiler option. :compiler msvc will setup your makeprg and errorformat for nmake and Visual Studio's compiler.
I'm not sure what make is currently using to build your code, so I don't know what compiler setting you'd want.