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    <windows.h>

    Hi, i get a compile error when i try to #include <windows.h>

    Cannot open include file: 'windows.h': No such file or directory

    How do i fix this? thanks

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    Perhaps you need to set up your include-path?

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    Could you possibly explain how? I apologize, for im new to source coding. Thanks

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    That depends on the compiler/IDE you use. What do you use?
    Quote Originally Posted by Adak View Post
    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.

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    visual c++ 2005 express edition is the program im using to write in. Also allows me to compile.

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    VS Express 2005 requires that you download the Windows SDK to write windows programs.
    Quote Originally Posted by Adak View Post
    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.

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    thanks

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