How to run C program in notepad++

How to run C programs in Notepad

Step 1: Install MinGW (Minimalist GNU for Windows)

To compile and run C program, you need to install MinGW, which is a GNU compiler toolchain for Windows. Download and install MinGW from the [MinGW website](https://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/).

Step 2: Set environment variables

• OpenControl Panel > System and Security > System
• Click Advanced System Settings
• In the Advanced tab, click Environment Variables
• In the System Variables section, find the Path variable and select it

• Click Edit , add the following path at the end of the Variable Value box:

  • C:\MinGW\bin (replace with the MinGW installation directory)
• Click OK to save changes.

Step 3: Create a C Program

• In Notepad, create a new file.
• Enter the following code:

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    printf("Hello, world!\n");
    return 0;
}

• Save the file as hello.c.

Step 4: Compile the program

• Press the F5 key or click the Run menu The in compiles the current file .
• Notepad will open a console window and start compiling the program.

Step 5: Run the program

• After successful compilation, the program will automatically run in the console window.
• You will see the following output:

<code>Hello, world!</code>

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