dev c++ compiler error

Question

i am getting this error at compile (actually this is a very simple project and the syntax is absolutely ok)

E:\\proj1\\Makefile.win [Build Error] [main.o] Error 1

Answer 1

The escape character in Windows is ^. So try

C:\Users\r^&d

Answer 2

You can try creating another user without the ampersand, and then copying your profile to it to keep all your settings and application preferences, as well as documents.

Answer 3

You might want to try another build enviroment, like code:blocks which has its own internal build system. You probably want make sure you are using the latest gcc mingw compiler and build system from mingw(use their installer, I think it was http://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/files/Installer/mingw-get-inst/mingw-get-inst-20120426/ ), and even if you don't go with code::blocks, make sure you are using the new branch of devc++ that was forked and still being developed. One last thing is if you go with code::blocks, use a nightly build in the forum, http://forums.codeblocks.org/index.php/board,20.0.html as they are much more up to date.

Answer 4

r&d is definitely a problem. Try surrounding it with quotes: "c:\users\r&d" and hope for the best. If it doesn't work, change the folder to something without an ampersand (you don't need to reinstall Windows for that, just create another user).