How to Install GCC Compiler on Windows

Serena
06 Nov, 2025

Tutorial

The GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) is a widely used open-source compiler that supports C, C++, and several other programming languages. Although it’s primarily designed for Linux systems, it can be easily installed on Windows through tools like MinGW or MSYS2.

Follow the guide:

Option 1: Install Using MinGW

ownload MinGW from https://osdn.net/projects/mingw/.
Run the installer and open MinGW Installation Manager.
In the package list, find and mark the following for installation:
- mingw32-base
- mingw32-gcc-g++
Add the path C:\MinGW\bin to System Environment Variables → Path.
Open Command Prompt and verify with:
```
gcc --version
```

Option 2: Install Using MSYS2

ownload MSYS2 from https://www.msys2.org/.
Open MSYS2 MSYS terminal and update packages:
```
pacman -Syu
pacman -Su
```
Install GCC:
```
pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-gcc
```
Add C:\msys64\mingw64\bin to your system Path.
Verify with:
```
gcc --version
```

Troubleshooting

‘gcc’ not recognized: Check if the correct bin path is added to your Path variable.
Permission errors: Run the terminal as an administrator.

In this manner, you can install GCC on Windows quickly using MinGW or MSYS2. Once installed, you can compile C/C++ programs directly from the Command Prompt or your preferred IDE.

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