how to install gnu C compiler for Windows?

I easily installed the gcc compiler on Solaris by running the tar xvf command. All files got uncompressed, and I can then use the compiler because gcc got installed on Solaris.

I tried to do the same on Windows, and it's not as simple. I must be doing something wrong.

I simply want to download the gnu C compiler to my Windows PC, and run an "install" to install it, and then, use the gcc compiler.

What site do I need to go to do this? If there are instructions to properly install it, please post. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Amy N.

What site do I need to go to do this? If there are instructions to properly install it, please post. Thank you.

Here you go and you are welcome
Fortran, C, C++ for Windows

>> What site do I need to go to do this? If there are instructions to properly install it, please post. Thank you.

As far as I know, you just need to unzip the files, add the bin directory to your path and start compiling. What package are you using - mingw, cygwin?