What's the best free C/C++ compiler for windows?

I want compilers with IDE

What's the best free C/C++ compiler for windows?
Visual Studio Express mentioned by others is one option. The other is to use gcc (MinGW on windows) and a free IDE.





http://mingw.org/


http://www.codeblocks.org/





or instead of CodeBlocks


http://wxdsgn.sourceforge.net/
Reply:Thanks the mingw and code blocks combination is very good. Report It

Reply:you could always illegally download visual studio.





its free...





but of course i dont suggest doing this because downloading illegally is bad.
Reply:You can download the free, legal Express version of Visual C++ here:





http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/expres...





It includes an IDE, and when you register you'll get access to some freebies including a free ebook.





I like it!

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