Does codeblocks work with windows7 64bit?

[pickupstixx]

Hey everyone, I'm new to c++ and I'm trying to learn it, but when i try to build and run it, i get this error ""firstproject - Debug" uses an invalid compiler [YOUR ANSWER IS ALREADY THERE. SEARCH THE FORUMS!]. Probably the toolchain path within the compiler options is not setup correctly?! Skipping..."

I've reinstalled it a few times, but no luck.
Help please?

[MortenMacFly]

[YOUR ANSWER IS ALREADY THERE. SEARCH THE FORUMS!]

Yes, I am working on Windows 64 bit and C::B is working just fine. Hence you may need to update your compiler (you didn't tell which version of C::B you are using, so this might not apply).

Generally please comply with the forum rules you agreed to when registering and search before you post. This is a common thing to do in forums as it helps not to answer the same question over and over again. Thank you.

[pickupstixx]

I'm using 10.5, and I downloaded the mingw version. How would i update my compiler?

[MortenMacFly]

I'm using 10.5, and I downloaded the mingw version. How would i update my compiler?

When 10/05 came out there was no compiler available that was working on Windows 7. So this is a known issue. The solution is easy: Un-install C::B with compiler; download and install the version without compiler. Then download a recent MinGW, e.g. from here:
http://tdm-gcc.tdragon.net/
(it comes with a nice installer btw) and install it wherever you want to (for example in a sub-folder of C::B, called "MinGW"). Then run C::B, go to the compiler settings, -> select "tool chain executables" and hit "Auto detect" to let C::B find the compiler. This will only work, if you installed MinGW into a standard path's. Alternatively you can also simply point C::B to the folder you installed MinGW into.

BTW: This is roughly the 20th time, this step-by-step instruction is written. In addition you'll find it in the WiKi and the FAQ's of C::B. Have a look there for some more details, if needed.

[pickupstixx]

Alright, thanks so much. Also, Sorry for not searching the forum before asking the question.