hi. well eventually got mingw installed and configured. now i can run c++ code and compile it from the command prompt. cheers Marvin. ps: the first time i installed it, did not use the full install, so some parts or components did not install. when i installed it the second time and used the full install. seemmed to work. __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind