How to compile C program on command line using MinGW?

Question

What command does one have to enter at the command line in Windows 7 to compile a basic C program?

Like I am literally wondering what you type in the command prompt, to

Answer 1

First:

Add your minGW's bin folder directory ( ex: C\mingw64\bin ) in System variables => Path. visual example

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Compile:

.c: gcc filename.c -o desire

.cpp: g++ filename.cpp -o desire

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Run:

desire/ or ./desire