How to install NetBeans C/C++ compiler?

Question

What tools do I need instaled in NetBeans to build C++ programs? I don't have anything in "Tool Collections" in Options>C/C++. How can I add this tools in the most simple way? What is the standard tools for C++ programm execution, debug, syntaxis

Answer 1

In Linux you have to install gcc and g++. In windows you can use cygwin. Download and install by choosing appropriate options.

In the search box search for gcc, gdb and make. Mark Install for all three in the "Devel" development tools category.

Then, go to netbeans, Tools -> Options -> C/C++

Click Restore defaults.

Answer 2

Installing and Configuring C/C++ Support