problem with program build

[crowntimber]

 when i tried to create my first program when i would build it would give me invalid compiler [YOUR ANSWER IS ALREADY THERE. SEARCH THE FORUMS!] so i checked on here found other had same problem they went to settings : compiler and debugger : toolchain tab and would use auto detect to fix problem but when i do that it says it could not detect installation path of "GNU GCC Compiler"... Do u want to use compilers default installation directory? I say yes it doesnt fix problem it puts C:\MinGW in the dir slot. Is their a way for me to find the path or did the program not load correctly? I got the program off a cd out of a for dummies book.

[Jenna]

Make sure a compiler is installed, and that you know where it is.
Fix the appropriate toolchain accordingly and set the correct compiler as default.

[stahta01]

IIRC, the version of Code::Blocks with the book was 8.02; this version IS NOT compatible with Vista or Windows 7.

Tim S.

[crowntimber]

Thank you i got it fixed. I had to use a different compiler than the default. Since i already had visual basic on my comp it made me use that. one. Thank you again for your help.

[crowntimber]

Alright i totally had it working on vista with visual basic C++ 2008 compiler but than my dumb@#$ deleted the program and now i have no compiler i tried to find a new compilier i installed the new visual basic but it didnt work does can someone tell me where to find a compiler on the net that could work with vista and east to download im still looking but the help is appreciated.

[Freem]

Use the one shipped with C::B, mingw.
I would recommend you the TDM unofficial installer, it's more up to date.