Dev and Code Blocks

Hi, can anyone tell me if using either DecC++ 4.992 or code blocks IDE is good for serious game development? I had MSVC++ 2003.net but when I went to re-install it it failed and said the files have been currupted, I do not want to spend 500.00 re buying it either!

Anyway, is the two IDE environments I have left going to be any good for game design, they both can handle windows programing which is good. If not, what should I do? I miss my MSVC++2003 but I cant get it back... I seem at a loss... :mad:

Both can do Windows programming.

I mean they are both good. They don't compare to MS of course because they have tons of force to back their products up but they are more than good enough to develop a game on.

Are you sure that it's the files on the CD that are corrupted? It may be that the files on your hard drive are just messed up, in which case you can back up your files, format the hard drive, and reinstall.