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Can't execute my first C++ program on VScode : gdb launch error
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Hi,
I am trying to run my first program on VScode.
I am getting the gdb launch error (Select a debug configuration). This happens when I click the trainagle for running the C++ program.
Somebody please guide me.
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Zulfi.
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Minxin Yu 13,501 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff2024-03-12T01:19:10.5266667+00:00 For problems related to VS Code, you could ask for help on GitHub.
Please follow the tutorial: Configure VS Code for Microsoft C++ to download Desktop development with C++.Or you can download Visual Studio 2022 and create C++ console project.
Download link: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/
Tutorial:
Create a C++ console app project
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Anonymous
2024-03-11T15:56:45.18+00:00 Hi my friend @Bruce (SqlWork.com), Your link provides the answer for Linux machines. I am working on windows 11. Please guide me solution to solve my gdb launch problem on windows.
Zulfi.
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Anonymous
2024-03-11T16:20:04.7333333+00:00 Hi,
But when I checked the link, the answer was for Linux computers but not for Windows 11.
I searched the web and found the following website:
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/cpp/config-mingw
which says:
<Using GCC with MinGW,>
it says:
<Install the C/C++ extension for VS Code. You can install the C/C++ extension by searching for 'C++' in the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).>
But I have already installed the extension on my computer. Kindly the image below:
Somebody, please guide me.
Zulfi.
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Bruce (SqlWork.com) 77,686 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2024-03-11T19:46:56.7466667+00:00 The Microsoft C/C++ compiler requires an install of Visual Studio and has license requirements. So Visual Studio Code supports the GNU compilers. On a Mac you can also use the clang (LLVM) compilers.
to install GNU on windows you have a couple options:
- install MinGW: https://opensource.com/article/20/8/gnu-windows-mingw
- install WSL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install
or if you qualify, install Visual Studio 2022 community and use it to learn Microsoft C/C++
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Anonymous
2024-03-12T13:37:26.37+00:00 Hi @Bruce-Good Morning,
Thanks for the links. I have installed MinGW installation Manager and selected the GNU C++ compiler but can't start its installation. Kindly guide me. I have added the image below:
Zulfi.
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