Installing MinGW

1. Go to the Course Content section and download the item 1.3 Windows software (ZIP).
2. Open the zip file you downloaded in step 1 and run the MinGW-5.0.0.exe installer from the
Windows folder.
3. You may receive a notification that a new version of MinGWUpdater is available. Click No.
4. When the installer begins, click next then accept the license agreement.
5. When prompted to choose a mirror, select something closer than the Japan default. Mirror 13
Minneapolis, MN works pretty well. Make sure “Download as needed and install” is selected,
then press Next.
6. Select the Current package, then press Next.
7. When prompted to choose components, make sure MinGW base tools and g77 compiler are
selected and press Next.
8. Accept the default destination folder C:\MinGW and press Next. (note: students have
experienced difficulties using a folder other than the default).
9. Begin the installation.

Workaround for Windows Vista

If you are running Windows XP, both the Fortran and C compilers will be properly installed and
configured after following the above instructions. If you’re running Windows Vista, MinGW requires a
small workaround to function correctly. Follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button then click Computer. Open your C: drive and navigate to the folder:
C:\MinGW\libexec\gcc\mingw32\3.4.5.
2. We need three files from this folder, cc1.exe, collect2.exe, and f771.exe. Select them all, right-
click, and click Copy.
3. Now navigate to the C:\MinGW\bin folder.
4. Right-click and click paste.

Installing SciTE

Now your compilers should be ready to go! If you’d like to use SciTE as your text editor, follow these
instructions:

1. In the zip file you downloaded from Webct, open the Windows folder, and copy the scite folder
anywhere on your computer (I recommend C:\Program Files\SciTE).
2. Make a convenient shortcut to C:\Program Files\SciTE\scite.exe on your desktop and start
coding! Everything should be pre-configured