Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition Tutorial

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Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition Tutorial

First, download the windows installer from Microsoft/Express and then, run the executable. Follow the instructions and install the program. The following

screenshots will help you install the product:

Welcome ScreenClick the Next button to continue

License TermsSelect the "I have read and accept the license terms" option and then, click the Next button to continue

Destionation FolderClick the Install button to start the installation
http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads/#2008-Visual-CPP


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Download and InstallWait for the download and install operations to finish


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Setup CompleteClick the Exit button to finalize the installation

You can choose to use the command line tools or the graphical user interface to write your programs. To use the command line tools, check this page on MSDN.

If you would like to use command line tools, we recommend Notepad++ as an editor. It has syntax high-lighting capability, which is very helpful for developers.

If you do not prefer to use command line tools, you can run the Visual Studio IDE by following these instructions:

Goto Start -> All Programs -> Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition -> Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition to run the program.

After the program launches, follow the steps depicted in the below screenshots:

Start PageYou should see a page similar to this after you run the program
http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htmhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb384838.aspx


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File MenuClick on the File menu, select New menu item and click on the Project menu item to create a new project


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New ProjectOn the left, choose Win32 under Project types -> Visual C++

And, on the right, choose, "W in32 Console Application" under Templates

Give a name to your p roject, for instance, "HelloWorld" and click OK to create your project


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Win32 Application Wizard - WelcomeClick the Next button to continue


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Win32 Application Wizard - Application Settings

Make sure "Conso le Application" and "Empty Project" options are selectedClick the Finish button to finalize


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Add New Item MenuRight click on the name of the project, for this case, it is "HelloWorld", and se lect Add menu

Then, click on the New Item menu


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Add New ItemOn the left, choose Code under Ca tegories -> Visual C++And, on the right, choose, "C++ File (.cpp)" under Templates

Give a name to your file, for instance, "hello.c" and click the Add button to create your file


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Hello WorldNow, you can write your code using the editor

Write a s imple C program as given in the screenshot


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Build MenuClick on the Build Solution menu item under the Build menu or just press F7

You should be able to see the progress on the Output window below


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Build SuccessfulAssuming you did not make any typing errors on the previous step, you should see a similar output on the Output w indow


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Compile failedIf you try to compile a code which has syntax errors, Output w indow gives a message similar to this: "0 succeeded, 1 failed..."

In addition, you should be able to s ee the problems from the Error List Window, w hich can be opened from View Menu. Select Other Window sub-menu and click onmenu item.


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Compile ErrorsYou can see the errors in the code in the Error list window


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Compile WarningsYou can also see the warnings in the Error list window


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RunningYou can run your program from the Debug menu. Click on the "Start Without Debugging" menu item or press Ctrl+F5


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Run OutputAfter clicking on the "Start Without Debugging" menu item, you should see your program run in a s eparate window.


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Above st eps are the necessary steps in order to compile and run C/C++ programs with Microsoft Visual C++.

However, since C++ is a super-set of C, Visual C++ compiles your code as a C++ code. Therefore, you should make sure that your code is a valid C code.

If you prefer to use command line tools, check this page to compile your code according to ANSI C standards.

Otherwise, Visual C++ compiler settings can be configured by following the below two steps:

Project Properties MenuRight click on the name of the project, for this case, it is "HelloWorld", and click the Properties menu item
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/0k0w269d.aspx


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Property PagesOn the left, select Language under C/C++ under "Configuration Properties"

On the right, select "Yes (/Za)" for "Disable Language Extensions"Click the Apply button


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Property PagesOn the left, select Advanced under C/C++ under "Configuration P roperties"

On the right, select "Compile as C Code (/TC)" for "Compile As"Click the OK button to finish


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