Thread: Build error?

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    Build error?

    Ok now im new to all of this and was trying to learn C++ using C++ book for dummies and I cant even get like 4 paragraphs in without becomming frustrated with trying to figure this out. Everytime I compile and run it says [Build error] [main.o] Error1. Why is this happening? Im following the directions exactly as they are said...

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    you've left out a lot of information we need. What compiler are you using, and what OS? What does the code look like? Are you using a Makefile?

    For starters, just try to compile and run a basic program:
    Code:
    #include <iostream>
    int main()
    {
        std::cout << "Hello World" << std::endl;
    }
    See if you can get that running.

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    Im using bloodsheed C++ and im on vista.This is what it looks like when I start a new project.
    Code:
    #include <cstdlib>
    #include <iostream>
    
    using namespace std;
    
    int main(int argc, char *argv[])
    {
        system("PAUSE");
        return EXIT_SUCCESS;
    }
    I copy and pasted the code you said and it says the same thing.

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    To make sure you installed your IDE properly,
    Try this:
    Code:
    #include<iostream>
    using namespace std;
    int main()
    {
          cout<<"Hello World";
          cin.ignore();
          cin.get();
          return 0;
    }

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    Doesnt work either, how do I know if I installed my IDE properly or what an IDE even is? All I did was download the program and followed the instructions...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Poisvated View Post
    Im using bloodsheed C++ and im on vista.This is what it looks like when I start a new project.
    Code:
    #include <cstdlib>
    #include <iostream>
    
    using namespace std;
    
    int main(int argc, char *argv[])
    {
        system("PAUSE");
        return EXIT_SUCCESS;
    }
    I copy and pasted the code you said and it says the same thing.
    Do you know what this program is supposed to do-- nothing!

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    So how can a program that does nothing still say there is a build error?

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    well the download page says it is compatible with 95/98/NT/2000/xp. and you are on vista. IDK, maybe some incompatibility. try M$ VS 2008

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    thnx for the help, once I get back from work ill give it a shot and come to the forums, im glad I found this site.

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