<iostream> not found, already searched the fourm

[i3ear]

Hello, I am a C++ noob, but I am pretty sure this isn't my fault.
This is what I am trying to compile

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#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
cout << "Hello World I am " <<8<< " Today!" << endl;
} ///:~

This is the error I get

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F:\Documents and Settings\(herpderp)\Desktop\Untitled1.c:1:20: fatal error: iostream: No such file or directory

I have Ming installed on the top folder of the F: drive, on my main partition, but it just won't fucking work.

I have searched the forums myself, and using the advice I reinstalled codeblockers and ming seperatly, setting the compiler directory to Ming, but to no avail.
Is it my fault is it the fault of the program? I have no idea here.

[oBFusCATed]

Maybe you should invest some time in your search-fu.

Because you've not found our FAQ and especially this item: http://wiki.codeblocks.org/index.php?title=FAQ#Q:_How_do_I_troubleshoot_an_compiler_problem.3F (it is mentioned in almost every such topic!).

[i3ear]

Alrighty did that, now where the fuck is that log? I just keep getting the same error even though I did what the FAQ told me to do, I just got the exact same error. Oh and I also reinstalled it this time too, using the Code Blocks installer to install Ming this time, like the first time.

[stahta01]

You need to read the link posted!

Remember the file extension matters: *.c is compiled as C file, *.cpp is compiled as C++ file. Read more

[oBFusCATed]

Alrighty did that, now where the fuck is that log?

Please behave yourself!
The log has the pretty strange and unusual title "Build log"  :shock:, I guess it is normal for people to not see it 

[Miagro]

Hi, I think I was in the same shoes as you are. When you create your project choose "console application", in the next window C++, and when you name your project and C::B offers a filename automatically change this name from [name].cbp to [name].cpp ! Good luck!

[Jenna]

Hi, I think I was in the same shoes as you are. When you create your project choose "console application", in the next window C++, and when you name your project and C::B offers a filename automatically change this name from [name].cbp to [name].cpp ! Good luck!

Don't do that, it's complete bullshit (sorry).

Chose cpp as file-ending, if you create a C/C++-file ("File -> New -> File... -> C/C++-Source", but not ( n o t ) for your project-name.

[Miagro]

Listen to Jens! 1. Because I meant the filename too (I've tried to describe it that way but seemingly failed...) 2. He seems to talk more sense than I. Sorry if I said something "complete bullshit", I'm sure there is a more sophisticated way.