Installing the Windows C++ Compiler

This document will help you download and install the gcc compiler for Windows, using the MinGW-w64 installer.
  1. Download the installer and run it.

  2. Click "Next."

  3. The settings screen will appear. Leave everything alone except "Architecture," which you should set to x86_64.

  4. Click "Next."

  5. On the next screen you pick the installation folder. The default is fine. Click "Next."

  6. The compiler will start downloading. When it finishes, click "Next."

  7. Click "Finish."
Continue with directions to install CLion.