How can I compile C files into an executable (.exe) file?

Question

I am unsure about compiling C files into executables by using Cygwin under Windows 7.

Can anyone please tell me how to do this?

I\'ve read some tutorials but

Answer 1

For the beginning I would say it is enough to Install MinGW. If you have installed it you find in the bin folder a gcc.exe which is the Compiler. Either set the PATH Variable to the bin folder or go directly to this folder. In terminal use:

  gcc your_C_file.c

The output will be an exe.