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[charlote]

I am new to C++ and been trying to do small program. I created the source code and when I try to compile the program, it gives the following message:

unable to start program 'C:\users\...\visual studio 2010\projects\basic.cpp\Debug\basic.cpp.exe.

The system cannot find the file specified.

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?

[mnirahd]

Hi,

Its hard to tell using the information you have provided. What's the name of project you created: Are you sure you selected correct project type while creating it. I assume you're trying to create a console based application. Are you sure that you select win32 console when you created project?

Munir

[Ancient Dragon]

Hereare some tutorials how to use that compiler and IDE

[charlote]

mnirahd said:

Hi,

Its hard to tell using the information you have provided. What's the name of project you created: Are you sure you selected correct project type while creating it. I assume you're trying to create a console based application. Are you sure that you select win32 console when you created project?

Munir

I am sorry. It is a console based application. Project name is basic.cpp(it is just a basic to get started). I did select win32 console when I created it. but still it gives the message... as program unable to start

Thanks

[Muted]

charlote said:

I am sorry. It is a console based application. Project name is basic.cpp(it is just a basic to get started). I did select win32 console when I created it. but still it gives the message... as program unable to start

Thanks

Hello, charlote.

Here's a basic walk-through to create a new Win32 console project with MSVC 10 Express:

• Open Microsoft Visual C++ Express 10
  
• Click on "File" (upper left) -> New -> Project
  
• Select "Win32 Console Application"
  
• On the bottom side of the window, type in your projects name as "Example" (so it will be -- Name: Example)
  For me, the project location is: C:\Documents and Settings\Muted\My Documents\Visual Studio 2010\Projects
  
• Click "OK"
  
• Click "Next"
  
• Select "Console Application" as the application-type
  
• UNcheck "pre-compiled headers"
  
• CHECK "Empty project"
  
• Click "Finish"
  
• In the left pane, right click on "Source Files" -> Add -> New Item... -> "C++ File"
  
• Name: example.cpp
  
• Click on "Add" (lower right corner)
  
• Enter the source code (shown below...)
  
• Press F7 (build hotkey)
  
• Press F5 (run "debug" hotkey)

SOURCE CODE:

#include <iostream>

int main() {

    std::cout << "Hello World!";

    char holdExecutionWindowOpen;
    std::cin >> holdExecutionWindowOpen;

    return 0;
}

There you go! Hope this helps! :c-smile:

[charlote]

Ancient Dragon said:

Hereare some tutorials how to use that compiler and IDE

Thanks, It is very helpful.