How do you set up the SDK with microsofts free express compiler?

I know C++ I'm just not sure how to get it to compile correctly and then lanch it.

Which compiler is this?

If you already know C++, and are coding on Windows. I'm surprised you don't already own Visual C++. I regard it as absolutely essential for Windows programming, and I'd recommend it for Half-Life 2.

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and I believe that visual C++ is the only one that will compile for HL². Or so I'm told. I currently use Bloodshed (very nice program) or context (an ok one) but neither of them will compile for HL².

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I use Dev-C++ currently because I cannot afford Visual C++.

But I am talking about this compiler: http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/expres...c/default.aspx

I can only point you here: http://www.defiant00.com/HL2Mods/.

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Thanks, this should help me a lot.

Dev-C++ for teh win!

its really good, and its free. I preffer it too the M$ version.

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