How to install mingw manually?

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How to install mingw manually?

Once I saw gcc version 4 at sf.net host page of mingw,I managed to download the whole package and install the new package,but it turns out a lot of mistakes(create process errorwhile run gcc and give out non-meaningful code) and Now I have to rollback to the orginal automatical installed version.

My question is: is there anyone have successfully installed the mingw(with gcc v4) manualy?

thanks.

EIDT: It seems due to incomplete PATH setting,I have the CreateProcess : No such file error.So its possible to install mingw manually!

I really don't know what you mean by "manually", and I don't know what "sf.net" is. If you want to install MinGW, download from http://tdragon.net/recentgcc - current latest version 4.4.1 - and run the installer. You can install multiple versions - I usually have two or more on the go at once.

If this isn't what you are asking, please clarify your question.

anon 2010-01-04 16:10:26

sf.net is sourceforge.net.

Jichao 2010-01-04 16:15:06

`manually` means without automated installer,which is limited.

Jichao 2010-01-04 16:16:12

Use the Twilight Dragon link I posted, also at sourceforge - I have had zero problems with this build, and it is usually ahead of the "official" one. If your problems are with sourceforge itself (and I agree, it is pants) then modify your question to reflect the exact problems you are having.

anon 2010-01-04 16:18:49

"limited" in what sense? It will install a complete working copy of the software. What more do you want?

anon 2010-01-04 16:19:39

not exactly,its not complete and its not the newest.if it is,i will not need to install the newer gcc manually.

Jichao 2010-01-04 16:26:31

TD 4.4.1 is the latest. And if you think its not complete, what do you think it is missing?

anon 2010-01-04 16:28:47

i mean installation from `MinGW automatic installer` is not complete because it could install only binutils,ada,gcc-core,gcc-g77,gcc-g++,gcc-objc,mingwrt,win32api,make,but not the newest gcc edition,etc.i do not mean TD 4.4.1,which i haven't heard before.

Jichao 2010-01-04 16:33:09

Well, you have heard of it now - so why not use it? And what do you think is the latest gcc edition? Note that MinGW (whichever build) always lags behind the very cutting edge of GCC - it is a port, not a development.

anon 2010-01-04 16:36:49

Bottom line, if you want to use MinGW with g++ 4.4.x, use the TD build I provided a link to.It works, I've been using it for months. This conversation is now closed, from my side.

anon 2010-01-04 16:39:30

thanks.it works.it seems that manually installaion of mingw is possible since i encouter the same `CreateProcess : no such file` error but after setting the correct PATH,the error gone.

Jichao 2010-01-04 17:07:41

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