How To Make A Program Remain Open For Windows XP

I use windows xp and dev c++ 4.9.9.2 compiler and my programs constantly close after scanf or printf so I have been using getchar(); to keep the program from automatically closing.

I know getchar(); isn't a good method because I can press letters and they will appear on the screen but if I press enter the program will then exit.

Code:

#include <stdio.h>

main()
{
      int a , b ,x , y , f , ;
      
      printf("Formula f = (a-b)(x-y)\n\n");
      printf("Please enter the value of a:  ");
      scanf("%d", &a);
      printf("\nPlease enter the value of b:  ");
      scanf("%d", &b);
      printf("\nPlease enter the value of x:  ");
      scanf("%d", &x);
      printf("\nPlease enter the value of y:  ");
      scanf("%d", &y);
      f = (a - b)*(x-y);
      printf("\nThe value of f is %d",f);

      getchar();
      getchar();
      }

In this example I had to use getchar twice. The book I am reading uses unix and a different compilers and doesn't provide any help for my issue.

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Quzah.

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Your console window stays open, by default, when you run the program in the Pelles IDE.

Originally Posted by Adak

One link to a better compiler & IDE:

smorgasbordet - Pelles C

and it's free!

Your console window stays open, by default, when you run the program in the Pelles IDE.

Hi Adak... for clarity... that is a little trick Pelle added and it works only in the IDE.

If you want your command shell to stay open... open the command shell...then run your program.

Hold down the WIN key and type an R then enter cmd and click OK... instant command shell.

Go into Start -> All Programs -> Accessories ... right click on the "Command Prompt" entry and select "Pin to Task Bar" or "Pin to Start Menu"... Command shell on your task bar.

Go into Start -> All Programs -> Accessories ... Hold the ALT key down and mouse-drag the "Command Prompt" entry out onto your desktop (or any folder) ... Command Prompt on your desktop.

There are also all kinds of "tweaks" out there for adding an "Open command shell here" item on the right click menu of folders... very handy...
Open Command Window Here as Administrator - Windows 7 Forums

EDIT... Just cobbled this together for PellesC as well... http://forum.pellesc.de/index.php?topic=3542.0