I am searching for an IDE software or compiler from Visual Studio 2003 pack and i am not able to find one over the internet.
Have downloaded few versions, but i get a system message that says that can't upgrade the current software i have, or something like that.
I'm learning C++ and i need a program where to right codes and compile them, and because i follow a guide where is used Visual C++.NET (2003) i tried to find it too. but without luck Can someone give me a link from where i can download such a program please? Thank you.

2003 is very old. why are you trying to use it? just find a guide that uses the new version.

http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/downloads

if you're in the US and you're in college, the college might have an MSDN subscription so you can get the full version for free. otherwise download the express version

I am following a book and the writer is using that compiler (IDE) and wanted to use the same one for better understanding. Have installed CodeLite but i really dont know how to handle it and haven't found any useful tutorials over the internet. What IDE do you recommend for learning/testing codes for C++ language?

code:blocks tbh althought it uses mignw and gcc instead of msvc compiler

Microsoft has these agreements with universities outside the US as well.

I don't know too much about programming or compilers and that's why i am looking for the easiest IDE to use for learn C++. Also a tutorial or a guide on how to set it up would be great.

install code blocks

open code blocks

select new project

select c++

compile project

run project

the compiler and IDE is the least of your worries when coding oyu can use notepad if youd like and run the code through the compiler by hand.

When i have to select category for new project i cant seem to find the C++ one Does it stand under a different name or i can skip this step by selecting other category instead?

select console project and then click next and it will allow you to select C or C++

It says cannot find compiler executable after i open program, GNU is selected as default. No matter what compiler i select it says the same. Re-installed IDE and same error.

This post was edited by Diurpaneus_PRO on Mar 25 2013 03:26pm