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 or if it is not available try 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.

1. Download it

2. Install it

3. Run it

4. Create a new Project (by clicking "File->New")

5. Project type should be somthing like "Win32 Console Application"

6. Choose an empty project

7. Add a new "C++ Source File" file to the project

8. Write your program

9. Compile you program

10. and Run....

Note that shortcuts and keys assigment might change between VS6 and this product. check the menus...