Vcpkg: I want to execute c++ program in Visual studio code!

[nitish166]

Hi there,

I want to execute c++ program in visual studio code. so I wrote the below code in vsc editor.

include

using namespace std;
int main()
{
return 0;
}

Error saying that : <#include errors detected. Please update your includePath. Squiggles are disabled for this translation unit (C:Users\TEMP\Desktop\hello.cpp)>

then i followed the following step for resolution:
_1. https://github.com/Microsoft/vcpkg.

1. cd vcpkg
2. bootstrap-vcpkg.bat (I'm using windows machine)_

Error getting : bootstrap-vcpkg.bat : The term 'bootstrap-vcpkg.bat' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1

• bootstrap-vcpkg.bat
• ~~~~~~~
  
  
  
  • CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (bootstrap-vcpkg.bat:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
  
  
  • FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
  
  

Please help for the same. Thank you.

[linquize]

.\bootstrap-vcpkg.bat
because you were in powershell, not cmd.

[nitish166]

.bootstrap-vcpkg.bat

Again error is coming : C:Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master\toolsrc\windows-bootstrap\vcpkg>.bootstrap-vcpkg.bat
'.bootstrap-vcpkg.bat' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

this time i executed the command in cmd :(

[Reveares]

You were in the folder C:\Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master\toolsrc\windows-bootstrap\vcpkg,
instead you need to execute .\bootstrap-vcpkg.bat in C:\Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master.

Also it is not advisable to #include <bits/stdc++.h>, see here why.

[nitish166]

You were in the folder C:\Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master\toolsrc\windows-bootstrap\vcpkg,
instead you need to execute .\bootstrap-vcpkg.bat in C:\Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master.

Also it is not advisable to #include <bits/stdc++.h>, see here why.

Hi @Reveares thanks for your input! but still I'm facing issue. please find the below details.

C++ Code:

include

using namespace std;
int main()
{
return 0;
}

CMD Error : C:Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master>.bootstrap-vcpkg.bat
& : File C:Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master\scriptsbootstrap.ps1 cannot be loaded. The file
C:Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master\scriptsbootstrap.ps1 is not digitally signed. You cannot run this
script on the current system. For more information about running scripts and setting execution policy, see
about_Execution_Policies at https:/go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170.
At line:1 char:6

• & {& 'C:Users\TEMP\Downloads\vcpkg-master\vcpkg-master\scriptsboots ...
• ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  
  
  
  • CategoryInfo : SecurityError: (:) [], PSSecurityException
  
  
  • FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess
  
  

It would be great if you can help me for the same!

[linquize]

Are you using a user in Administrators group?
Are you using Windows 10?

[nitish166]

Are you using a user in the Administrators group?
Are you using Windows 10?

No, I'm using the Administrators group which is by default I believe. and yes I'm using windows 10.

[sfhacker]

@nitish166 As far as I know, Visual Studio Code is just an editor, isn't it?
I have just compiled and run your code snippet without issues.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

[nitish166]

Hi @sfhacker you're totally correct visual studio code is just an editor. I'm attaching the screen-shot please have a look.

FYI - I have installed c/c++ extension in visual studio code for executing the code as mentioned in the snipped.

[sfhacker]

There must be some path issues in/with your environment!
Can you try compiling via the command line first? If that works, then do the same from within VS Code.

[StarGate-One]

@nitish166 - even though you have install Visual Studio Code, you still need a C/C++ compiler. Have you installed a compiler and developer kit for your system?

For Windows:

• vcpkg needs Visual Studio 2015.3 or later, Windows SDK 8.1 or later and the English Language Pack to compile/link programs all within Visual Studio (the community edition is free https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)
• VS Code needs a compiler/linker and development tools (See here for requirements: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/cpp)

See https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg Table of Contents for Quick Starts for Windows, Unix (Linux and MacOS).

[nitish166]

Thank you all for your effort!