How to Install & Run C/C++ In VS Code on Windows 11 (2026 Updated Tutorial)
Want to start programming in C and C++ using Visual Studio Code? In this complete beginner-friendly tutorial, you'll learn how to install C/C++, configure MinGW GCC/G++ compiler, set up Visual Studio Code, and write, compile, and run your very first C and C++ programs on Windows 11.
⏱ Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 MinGW Compiler Installation
02:42 Configure PATH Environment Variable
03:41 Checking the MinGW Installation from Command Prompt
04:21 VS Code Installation
06:16 Connecting VS with C/C++ Program Extensions
08:55 Create First C++ Program
📌 In this tutorial you'll learn:
✔ Install Visual Studio Code
✔ Install MinGW GCC/G++ Compiler
✔ Configure Environment Variables (PATH)
✔ Install the C/C++ Extension
✔ Configure VS Code for C/C++
✔ Write Your First C Program
✔ Write Your First C++ Program
✔ Compile and Run Code in VS Code
✔ Troubleshoot Common Errors (gcc not recognized, g++ not recognized, launch.json, tasks.json)
This tutorial is perfect for:
• Beginners learning C Programming
• Students taking Computer Science courses
• C++ Beginners
• Windows 11 users
• VS Code users
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