Thread: Compiling C program from command prompt (vs2015 developer command prompt) error

I'm following along here

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/lib...vs.140%29.aspx

Using "Developer Command Prompt for VS2015"

When I try to run "cl simple.c" I receive the "cl is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" error.

I've attempted to troubleshoot myself and I'm guessing that "Developer Command Prompt" can't find compiler.exe.

I've ran vsvars32 from the command prompt but I still receive the original error.

How can I fix this or troubleshoot further?

I am running all this as administrator.

When I try to run "cl simple.c" I receive the "cl is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file" error.

From the page you quoted here:

If you get an error such as "'cl' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file," error C1034, or error LNK1104, you must set the environment for the compiler and tools. For details, review step 1.

Please go back and re-read that page completely!

I have, Stan. I have.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/f2ccy3wt.aspx

This too.

Still not getting it.

Still not getting it.

Under "Prerequisites", in Section 1, it gives a petty clear solution.

Open a developer command prompt. In Windows 8, on the Start screen, open the Visual Studio Tools folder and then choose the Developer Command Prompt shortcut. In earlier versions of Windows, choose the Start button, expand All Programs, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Tools, and then choose Developer Command Prompt.

Depending on the version of Windows on the computer and the system security configuration, you might have to open the shortcut menu for Developer Command Prompt and then choose Run as Administrator to successfully build and run the application that you create by following these steps.

The Developer Command Prompt automatically sets the correct path of the C compiler and any required libraries. Use it instead of the regular Command Prompt window. For more information, see Setting the Path and Environment Variables for Command-Line Builds.

I sorta understand what the problem is but setting PATH hasn't been possible so far because I can't find where VS2015 is hiding compiler.exe. I uninstalled VS2015 and am using MinGW instead. No problem now. Linked /bin to Environment Variable with ease.



Thanks for the help. Sorry for trouble.

In the case of Visual C / C++ express 2013, cl.exe, vcvars32.bat (also used for 64 bit mode), and the other programs are here:

\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 12.0\VC\bin

Please note I am not an experienced c/c++ coder but I have been using the attached batch files for c, c++, and c++(mfc) with VS 2015 community.
I have versions for 2012-2015.
These are a real hack but do appear to work.
These are used from a normal command prompt
VS15C.BAT
VS15CPP.BAT
VS15MFC.BAT
parameters: filename(no extension) [-m32/-m64] [con gui dll obj lib] [debug release]
Parameter #4 is optional. will default to release.

James