Dev C++ – Download and Install

Dev-C++ is a free, open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that is widely used for programming in C and C++. It was originally developed by Colin Laplace and first released in 1998. Over the years, it has become a favorite learning tool among universities and schools worldwide.

Dev-C++ internally uses MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows) Compiler. It can be used to code programs in C++ as well as C language. This article discusses how to download Dev-C++ and install it on your Windows computer.

• Dev C++ uses GCC(GNU Compiler Collection) based compilers. Example: Cygwin, MinGW, etc.
• It provides Auto-Completion features for writing code.
• It supports customizable syntax and highlights the editors which makes source code more readable.
• The project manager feature of Dev C++ provides ease of managing various projects within IDE.
• It provides custom project templates. We can use it to build custom project types.
• It also has a language localization feature that provides support for multiple languages.

The below steps show how to download Dev C++ from its official website – Bloodshot.net.

Step 1: Open your web browser and go to the official Dev-C++ website using the link above.

Step 2: Click the “Download Original Dev-C++ 5” button. Your browser will prompt you to save the file. The download should start automatically after a few seconds.

The file should be stored in your default download location.

Once you have downloaded the setup, we can install the Dev-C++ using the following steps.

Step 1: Getting Started. Click the OK button to start the installation.

Note: Please make, there is no any other version of Dev-C++ is already installed. If any other version of Dev-C++ is already installed then we need to first uninstall it and then install the new version.

Step 2: Now, accept the License Terms & Agreement by clicking “I Agree”.

Step 3: Choosing Components To Be Installed.

Step 4: Specify the Location.

Step 5: Installing Libraries.

Step 6: Installation Completion.

Step 7: Define Path & Directories.

Note: We need to click ‘Yes’, Dev-C++ will automatically create the bins for us.

Below is the screenshot of the home screen of the Dev-C++ IDE