Why Does My Command Prompt Say Root is Not a Valid Win32 File When Compiling C?

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The discussion revolves around issues faced while trying to compile and run a simple C program. The user encounters an error stating that "root" is not a valid Win32 file when attempting to use it as a compiler. There is confusion regarding the use of "root" as a C compiler, as it is not recognized in this context. Participants seek clarification on how the user wrote and compiled the C program, and they request a copy of the command window output to better understand the issue. The conversation emphasizes the need for correct identification of the C compiler and proper execution of the compiled program.
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i am trying to basic c programming. i have written a simple c program and i am using root as the complier but when i type in root in the command prompt it says that root is not a valid win 32 file. I don't know how to get around this.
 
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Can you clarify what you are doing?
How did you write the c-program? How did you compile it? How are you trying to run your compiled program?

Can you provide a copy-paste or screencapture of your command window?
 
I've never heard of a C compiler called "root."

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