dev C++ for windows crashes

Im trying to run Dev C++ on my machine, so I can compare it with VC++, but when I click Project > Project Options, its gives a memory access violation. Im running 4.9.9.2 and I installed the Win32API and DirectX 9.0c dev packs, btu nothign else. It worries me because I run the exact same files on my home system and they run fine there. Anyone know what causes this?

I can run the program normally other than that, it will compile and run programs no problem, I just cant modify any of the project options

It sounds like you may have a corrupted project of some sort. Try creating a new project -- can you access Project Options from there?

Did you install Dev-C++ properly on this computer or did you just copy it from another one?

code::blocks nightly builds >> dev-C++ (circa 2004)

I installed it from its setup file... I have the latest version of it as well. Kind of iritates me, cuz I wanted to use the support for the newer processors to potentially speed up some fof my code. (its a memory bound application, so I hoped SSE2 would help).

I still cant get it to work on this one system. Its not a corrupted executable, because I used the same exe on my new system at home and it ran fine there. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling it several times, but it keeps giving me the same error.

That's very odd, since Dev-C++ is supposed to trap its own Access Violations: (From http://www.bloodshed.net/dev/NEWS.txt )

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* Dev-C++ now traps access violation of your programs (and of itself too ;)

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Though perhaps it does trap them. What sort of error do you get?

Are your two systems running the same operating system, or does one have Vista or something?

As far as I can see, there are only a few things that could be going wrong:

• Your project is corrupted.
• The Devpaks were not installed correctly.
• Your system is incompatible for some reason.

Basically, what I would do is install it completely cleanly, with no devpaks or anything. Then create an empty project and click on Project Options.

Well, my old system is running XP, and dev-c++ runs fine on it.

My work computer is also running XP and its the one with the problem.

My new system at home is running Vista Home Basic, and dev-c++ runs fine on it as well.


My old home system is a Pentium 4- MMX SSE SSE2
My new home system is a Pentium 4- MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 E64T with HT

My work computer is a dual Xeon MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 E64T with HT

but the funny thing is the error im gettign is in fact an access violation:

Access violation at address 0013F6A7. Write of address 0013F6A7

It appears that Dev-c++ is catching it, as I doubt the suits at MS would let the programmers use the word Oops! in a program :)
Since the violation takes place at teh exact same address every time, im assuming its something that Dev-C++ doesnt like about XEON's

Okay, i had the same problem; "access violation in dev c++".
Here's the solution


When you save your file, you must make its OWN FOLDER.
Dev C++ files CANNOT be next to non-compiler files like word documents, etc.
DEVc++ projects NEED THEIR OWN FOLDER;
so right click and make your own folder, and in there, put only DEV files.

I hope this answers your question....

Why bother with Dev C++ when Code Blocks is superior and regularly updated, guys?
Or is there something I'm not aware of that makes Dev C++ worthy?
Just asking.

Tried both, I don't see the point in using it, it's not even developed anymore.

(remember to use the latest nightly build of CB)

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Why bother with Dev C++ when Code Blocks is superior and regularly updated, guys?

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To compare Dev-C++ with VC++, as abachler noted in the original post.

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(remember to use the latest nightly build of CB)

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Terribly irritating. They already admitted RC2 was a mistake long ago so they should have the guts to re-work the version numbers and make proper releases.

Anyway, I am moving this to the Tech board as it does not pertain to Windows programming, or either C or C++ programming in particular.

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Originally Posted by 2112

Or is there something I'm not aware of that makes Dev C++ worthy?

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* Dev C++ is extremely light-weight.

* Very quick to use. It makes as an excellent editor for, among other things, quick testing of code snippets without the need to setup a project. It's in the same line of editors like Crimson Editor.

* It offers a GUI to gdb, that despite being on the low-end of debugger GUIs, its perfectly adequate for minor tasks.

Certainly its not something you would like to build a large project, but I use it often to test small snippets of code while developing in Visual Studio C++ and on these forums before posting code.

I don't always use the latest version of Code::Blocks nightly build. I currently use the January 21 2008 build and everything seems just fine. I usually update when I have nothing to do. :P
And Dev-Cpp is good if you need to quickly test some code.

Can't keep up with the nightly builds myself...it's going on for some time now, looks stable enough for a release to me.

I like CE, my favorite editor. :)

abachler: did you ever figure out a solution? i'm having the same issue with dev c++ .. it crashes when i go to project options :(

Don't use Dev-C++, it's no longer in development.

Also, don't resurrect old threads. It's board policy.