Using Visual C++ Express Edition
Visual C++ Express Edition is a free
and limited C++ compiler for personal use, students etc. (you can read the terms
on the Microsoft Web Site).
You can download it
HERE.
Detailed instruction of how to create a new project can be found HERE. It is very similar to the Visual Studio 6 you saw in class.
Download it
Install it
Run it
Create a new Project (by clicking "File->New")
Project type should be somthing like "Win32 Console Application"
Choose an empty project
Add a new "C++ Source File" file to the project
Write your program
Compile you program
and Run....
Note that shortcuts and keys assigment might change between VS6 and this product. check the menus...