Follow below steps to
setup MinGw on eclipse C++ IDE and to get started with First "Hello
World" program.
Step 1 : Downloading Eclipse C++ IDE
Download Eclipse C++ IDE from official eclipse web site or
install CDT plugin for you existing eclipse IDE
Step 2 : Downloading and configuring MinGw and MSYS.
You need to
download 2 packages
1.MinGw
It does not have the complete package, just a installer.
While installing you need internet connection to download packages.
Some times downloading packages may fail for some reason.
If you encounter this situation download a off line installer from below link
Once you are done with installing add the
installation path bin directory to your s/m variable.
Eg: If your installation
directory is "C:\MinGw\" add
"C:\MinGw\bin" to PATH
environment variable.
How to add BIN Directory to PATH env variable ?
Go to Control Panel -> System and Security -> System -> Advanced System
Settings (off on left side of window) -> Environment Variables (button near
bottom).Select the System Variable named Path and Click Edit. Add bin directory location to the end, not forgetting the semicolon at the beginning.
Settings (off on left side of window) -> Environment Variables (button near
bottom).Select the System Variable named Path and Click Edit. Add bin directory location to the end, not forgetting the semicolon at the beginning.
Eg: ";
C:\MinGw\bin"
