compile c code with makefile in windows prompt (gcc compiler)

[strudast]

hi everyone! I have little to zero experience with c language; but i need to compile a code written in c which comes with a makefile
can someone explain please how do i do that in windows command prompt?
things i have done so far:
installed minGW in C:\
included path on user variables

which files do i need to have in the same folder in order to create the exe ? and how do i have to wright it in command prompt?

if any other info needed please ask me! ill try to explain!
please help me! im desperate and i need this for an assignment in university

[c99tutorial]

MinGW usually installs a shortcut for the "MinGW shell" or "MinGW command prompt" or something similar. Personally I think this is better than using the Windows command prompt.

As for learning to use gcc and make, I recommend looking at a good tutorial introduction to this. There are many resources to be found online. I found this one which covers the information you need. See section 2 which covers invoking make.

https://www3.ntu.edu.sg/home/ehchua/.../gcc_make.html