KB 863005 - How to Configure C/C++ MinGW Compiler and How to set Path.

KB 863005 - How to Configure C/C++ MinGW Compiler and How to set Path.

Install C/C++ MinGW Compiler.

  1. To Download MinGW follow the link : https://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/
  2. Click on Downloaded .exe to Proceed.
  3. Click on Install

  1. Click on Continue

  1. Click on Continue

  1. Click on Compiler name and select as Mark for Installation.

  1. Go to Installation on Menu Bar and Click on Apply Changes.

  1. Click on Apply then Close the Dialog Box.


  1. Go to Installation on Menu Bar and Click on Update Catalogue then Close the Dialog Box.




Set Path in Environment Variables.

  1. Copy the binary file Path of MinGW, Go to C:\MinGW\bin.

  1. Search Environment Variable followed by window key.

  1. Click on Environment Variable.

  1. Go to System Variables, Click on Path and Click on Edit.

  1. Click on New and Paste Path.

  1. Provide Confirmation followed by OK in all Dialog Box.