Very simple, how do I setup VC++ 2022 to build projects using MingW-W64 compiler? I installed Microsoft Visual C++ (MSVC) compiler by default but I'd like to use MingW-W64 for the project I'm building. I can't seem to find a working solution to use them together.
How to setup MingW-W64 for Visual Studio 2022 |
 
Visual Studio is primarily built around MSVC, so mixing it with MinGW-w64 can be frustrating and inconsistent. If you specifically need MinGW-w64, you’ll have a much smoother experience with CLion, because it was designed to support multiple toolchains and lets you pick the compiler cleanly.
 (Jan 19, 2026 05:54 AM)code_g33k Wrote: Very simple, how do I setup VC++ 2022 to build projects using MingW-W64 compiler? I installed Microsoft Visual C++ (MSVC) compiler by default but I'd like to use MingW-W64 for the project I'm building. I can't seem to find a working solution to use them together. My method here is by downloading and installing MSYS2. Once its complete, just install the toolchain as mentioned by other members which is (MinGW-W64) through it then set the environment variables then restart. I did this to compile MinGW-W64 for both Qt Creator and Visual Studio. (Feb 25, 2026 02:05 PM)sudowoodoking Wrote: My method here is by downloading and installing MSYS2. Once its complete, just install the toolchain as mentioned by other members which is (MinGW-W64) through it then set the environment variables then restart. I did this to compile MinGW-W64 for both Qt Creator and Visual Studio. Well Visual Studio has Microsoft Visual C++ (MSVC) built in during the install. I don't need MinGW turns out. So I'll use this. (Mar 5, 2026 01:16 PM)code_g33k Wrote: Well Visual Studio has Microsoft Visual C++ (MSVC) built in during the install. I don't need MinGW turns out. So I'll use this. Lol. I thought you were doing advance stuff and was trying to take advantage of LLVM! Anyway, have fun! 🙃 |
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