Thread: Need help with compiler problem

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    Need help with compiler problem

    Well I've been trying to get started with C++, but when I include iostream to input and output information to/from the console I get these errors:


    http://pastebin.com/m7ffb373a

    I was wondering whether anyone could tell me how to fix this, the only thing in the script is main and that has nothing in it.

    Thanks

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    No clue without seeing the code. Someone else may, but it's often easier to see the code first, then the error messages.

    And, I'd like to point out that a simple mistake can lead to LOTS of errors, if you manage to get the compiler a bit "confused" about what's going on.

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    It's literally just:

    Code:
    #include <iostream>
    
    int main()
    {
    	return 0;
    }

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    Hmm. That should definitely work - are you perhaps compiling it as C instead of C++? What's the name of the file?

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    Source1.cpp

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    are you perhaps compiling it as C instead of C++?
    I have my doubts, since the compiler can suggest "prefix with 'typename' to indicate a type". Would a C compiler report that (even one that is normally in C++ mode)?
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    You aren't by chance using VC6 are you? The path to the header files kinda suggests it.
    If so, you'll either need to put a .h on the end of the include file name, or get a better compiler.
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    If I add .h I get:

    Code:
    c:\program files\microsoft visual studio\vc98\include\streamb.h(158) : warning C4244: 'return' : conversion from '__w64 int' to 'int', possible loss of data
    c:\program files\microsoft visual studio\vc98\include\streamb.h(159) : warning C4244: 'return' : conversion from '__w64 int' to 'int', possible loss of data
    c:\program files\microsoft visual studio\vc98\include\streamb.h(170) : warning C4244: 'return' : conversion from '__w64 int' to 'int', possible loss of data
    Linking...
    LINK : fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'msvcirtd.lib'

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