Make sure the console has focus and then press any key to close the console. If you have problems ask the instructor or a classmate for help. Any value other than 0 means there is a problem. You should see both Hello, World! and that the process returned 0.

Verify you get a console window like the following after running the program.

It is crucial for you to select MinGW setup because this will install the GCC compiler on your system.

In the file tab (hello.cpp), copy and paste the following program code. Go to and scroll down a little under Section 'Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8.x / 10:' select ''.

Confirm the multiple selection and press the OK button.

Save the file using an appropriate file name ( hello.cpp) and press the Save button.If you get the following dialog press the Yes button.In the project workspace, add a new empty file ( File -> New -> Empty file).Continuing through the Empty project wizard, verify the GNU GCC compiler is selected and then press the Finish button.Continuing through the Empty project wizard, enter a project title and folder path and then press the Next button.In the 'Empty project' start screen press the Next button.In the New from template dialog select the Empty project template.Start Code::Blocks and click the 'Create a new project' link.Test the installation by creating a project as shown in the next section.It is cross-platform and runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. Exit Code::Blocks ( File -> Quit) and then press the Finish button to exit the installer. Code Blocks is an open source IDE written in C++ and ideal for C, C++ and Fortran development.Make a choice for the file association and press the OK button.Ĭhoosing to associate Code:Blcoks with C++ files means that Code::Blocks will start automatically whenever a C++ file is selected, such as by double-clicking an icon on Windows.Compiler -> Toolchain executables -> Compiler's installation directory).

How to install code blocks