This is the setup guide for the MinGW c++ compiler we're going to use for windows.

To set it up:

Go to www.mingw.org/download/installer (old)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/files/Installer/ (new)

This Will install the installation manager

Hit continue

This should open up the Installation Manager

Click on the box next to mingw32-gcc-g++ and hit Mark For installation

Click on the box next to mingw-developer-toolkit and hit Mark for installation

Click on the box next to mingw32-base and hit Mark for installation

Click on the box next to msys-base and hit Mark for installation

Now click installation in the top left of the toolbar and hit apply changes

Wait for all to install and you're done with this part