C++ Dev Environment Installer

One-click C++ development environment setup for Windows. Setting up C++ on Windows is confusing — wrong paths, missing compilers, broken extensions. This installer handles everything automatically, so you can start writing code in minutes.

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What It Installs

Component	Purpose
MSYS2 (GCC, G++, GDB)	C++ compiler & debugger
Visual Studio Code	Code editor
C/C++ Extension (Microsoft)	IntelliSense, debugging support
Project folder	Pre-configured folder on Desktop

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Prerequisites

• Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• Internet connection during installation
• ~2 GB free disk space

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Steps to Install

1. Download the latest .exe from Releases
2. Run the installer as Administrator
3. When the MSYS2 setup window appears:
   • Install with default settings
   • At the end, uncheck Run MSYS2 now before clicking Finish
4. Let the installer complete — a ready-to-use project folder will appear on your Desktop

Note: If you already have VS Code installed in its default location, you can uncheck the VS Code option during setup to skip reinstalling it.

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Project Structure

cpp-dev-setup/
├── cpp-dev-setup.iss
├── assets/
├── msys2_setup.ps1
├── final_setup.ps1
├── LICENSE           
└── README.md

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Troubleshooting

MSYS2 install fails → Temporarily disable antivirus and retry

VS Code extensions not installed → Open VS Code, press Ctrl+Shift+X, search C/C++ and install manually

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Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! For major changes, please open an issue first.

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📄 License

MIT