I just recentley downloaded microsoft visual c++ 2008 and ive copied and pasted the code for the "hello world"

and whenever i try to compile it,there is always an error.even from websites that said that it had been tested to work with the program im using.as you can tell,im a total beginer.any help would be appreciated.

I just recentley downloaded microsoft visual c++ 2008 and ive copied and pasted the code for the "hello world"
I am sensing from you question that you are trying to use VC++ as a C++ compiler. It is like using a very big gun for killing a fly.





1) Have you tried running the wizard for a simple console application. It will do the trick for you automatically.





2) Back in 90s, I used to be a big fan of VC++, but today, I would recommend Java or C# for beginners.