C programming in Visual Studio 2008 - c

Do you know if it's possible to programm c (not c++) in Visual Studio 2008? If yes then how? I haven't found any component for that.
Regards.

Just save the file with .c extension instead of .cpp and it will compile as C instead of C++. To be extra cautious, you can go to the project settings, under "Project -> Properties -> Configuration Properties -> C/C++ -> Advanced", make sure that "Compile As" says "Compile as C code (/TC)".

As long as your source file has the .c extension, Microsoft C++ compiler will compile in C-mode.
In addition, the /Tc<source filename> switch can be used to force compilation of a specific file in C mode, and the /TC switch can be used to force C mode for all files. For C++, it's /Tp and /TP respectively.

You can specify any compiler you'd like in VisualStudio; therefore, if there's a specific C compiler you'd like to use, it will handle it.

If you want to make a .c program in Visual Studio 2008:
Goto>>File>>New>>Project
Choose "Visual C++" in the left column, then in the right column, select "Win 32 Console Application".
Write file name as:
"Any_Name.c"
Here you can now create a C program:
Create source file
To compile, press ctrl+shift+B
To run, press F5

It does not work because C++ precompiled headers, so the solution is select project-properties-c/c++-precompiled headers
Then select Not Using Precompiled Headers

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Cannot compile C program in Visual studio code

I am getting this results in the terminal.
gcc.exe: error in visual studio code.
How to fix this?
I was working well until now, don't know what happened.
If you want to add spaces to the name of your C/C++ files, you will then need to let the compiler know that this is a single file, this can be achived by using quotation marks around the file name:
gcc "If condition.c"
That said, it's not the best idea to have C/C++ files with spaces, you shouldn't do it.
Suggestion: rename If condition.c as If-condition.c or If_condition.c

Build a Visual Studio 2013 project in pure C

What is the best way to do this? The templates seem to allow only for C++ (which is basically compatible with C, but not the same.) What is the proper way to do this? (A particular #define or whatever.) Any help would be appreciated.
The solution is simple and easy
You create a new win32 console project
Remove the default .cpp file
Add new .c file as you wish
In Properties, under C/C++ --> All Options, find "Compile as", then select "Compile as C code"
Simple sanity check. This code doesn't work with C++ since "new" is a reserved word for C++.
int new = 10;

MinGW and Eclipse on Windows - generating assembly output

I recently installed MinGW to play around with (non-AVR-specific) C development on Windows. I'd like to see the assembly generated by GCC along with the .o file; I've played around with changing some of the command line flags under "C/C++ build" and "Properties" for the test project I'm using, but I can't seem to alter the build behavior. Is there a straightforward way to do this? Thanks!
The way to do it is to add -Wa,-aln=output.s to the "Command" box under Properties > C/C++ Build > Settings > Tool Settings > GCC C Compiler.
Bitrex was on the right path but a better way to do is under "Properties > C/C++ Build > Settings > Tool Settings > GCC C Compiler > Miscellaneous", append -Wa,-aln='${CWD}\\${InputFileBaseName}.cod' (take notice of the single quotes) to the end of "Other flags". This will not only generate the assembly, but seperate them by the source file.
With Bitrex's way, if you have multiple source files, each assembly output will be overwritten by the next source file, because he forces them all to be named "output.s".
Note: Use "GCC C++ Compiler" if your compiling C++ code.

Visual Studio: Create a Hello World app in C?

How can I create a basic C app in Visual Studio, be it 2010 Ultimate or 2008 Professional? I have searched through the project templates, and can find plenty for C++, but none for C.
(I'm hoping that the compiler and debugger will be built in.)
New project/Win32 Console Application/Empty project.
Add a file called "hello.c" (important that it's .c)
Type out a basic hello-world:
#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
printf("Hello world\n");
return 0;
}
Compile, execute... PROFIT!
Visual Studio doesn't have a separate compiler for C, it uses the C++ compiler for C code. You can tell it to restrict itself to legal C syntax by using a compiler switch or by renaming the .cpp file to .c
Edit: I'm still using 2005 on this machine, so it might not be in the same place, but try this
Right click on the main.cpp in the solution explorer pane (on the right).
Choose Properties (bottom of the menu)
Open up the C/C++ group of properties
choose Advanced page
Change "Compile As" property to "Compile as C Code (/TC)"
In addition to changing the file extension, you may need to change the compiler settings:
Settintgs of Application->C/C++->addition->compiler such...
You must take /TC for basic C and /TP for C++.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/ru-ru/library/032xwy55.aspx
Good Luck.

How do I get the assembler output from a C file in VS2005

I think the file that is produced is an .asm file, any idea how to produce this in Visual Studio when you do a build?
Open the Properties page for a project
Select the Configuration Properties -> C/C++ -> Output Files branch
Change the Assembler Output option to something other than No Listing
Make sure ASM List Location is set to a valid path or sub-path
Build.
Project->Properties->Configuration Properties->C/C++->Output Files
There you should see an option for Assembler Output.
John.
Or if using the Visual Studio command line,
cl.exe /Fa[assembler code filename]
If you just want to view the assembler code in the IDE you can start the debugger and then select the Go To Dissassembly choice on the right click menu.

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