Installing Dev-C++

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.

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.