Students, competitive programmers, and developers writing cross-platform C code.

The modern, easiest way to install GCC on Windows is via the project or a standalone build. This report recommends the standalone winlibs build for simplicity.

Finding the right C compiler for Windows 10 is the first step toward building everything from simple console apps to complex systems software. While Windows doesn't come with a C compiler pre-installed, you have several world-class options ranging from lightweight command-line tools to full-featured integrated development environments (IDEs). 1. Mingw-w64 (The Most Popular Choice)

For developers targeting only Windows APIs or DirectX:

Alternatively, if you have Visual Studio installed, you can add "C++ Clang tools for Windows" via the Visual Studio Installer. 4. Code::Blocks (The All-in-One Bundle)