What are some simple and free resources for a C++ compiler?

[Bohrok]

It's been years since I last programmed in C++ and I want to brush up on it over the next couple weeks. Problem is I have no idea what's out there that I could use for programming/debugging C++ programs; the compiler I used before came on a CD with the textbook, but now I'm completely on my own (I don't even remember if a compiler is what I need to write C++ programs). I just need direction to some simple and free (very important!) resource to get back into programming again.
Any help will be appreciated

 

[rcgldr]

If you have windows, you can download and use microsoft visual C++ express for free.

 

[Bohrok]

Thanks, that worked perfectly for me