About this tag
The compile tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about compiling software from source code on Windows systems, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Users seek step-by-step guidance on setting up compilers and build tools, as well as troubleshooting compilation errors. A recurring theme is adding compile options to the right-click context menu for specific file types like .hs (Haskell) and .java files, often involving registry edits or third-party tools like ContextEdit. The tag also touches on running compiled programs and keeping the command prompt open after execution. These threads reflect common developer workflows and customization needs on Windows.
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    Windows 7 How Do I Compile From Source in Windows 7?

    I am trying use a program At the bottom it says "compile from source", but I have no idea how to do that. Can someone please explain it to me step by step. What programs I need to install and everything I need to do.
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    Windows 7 Adding an option to the right click menu.

    I want to add some options to the right click menu. For instance, when I right-click a Haskell (.hs) file, I want to have an option "Compile with GHC". Following some instructions I found online, I went into regedit, and under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hs, I added shell\Compile with GHC\command...
    • redsoxfan325
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    • compile context menu file association ghc haskell options menu regedit registry right click user interface
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How Can I Do This (Context Menu Editing)

    Okay, so I am just learning Java, and I hate how atm I have to use command panel and there lots of typic in javac this.java java this in my testing. So I downloaded ContextEdit and put a compile on the right click of .java, this works fine. However, the program doesn't have an entry for .class...
    • Garethp
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    • batch file class file command prompt compilation compile context edit context menu development editing java learning pause programming run option scripting software terminal user interface windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support