What is a good c /c++ compiler for windows 7 320 gb

[learnit]

I am a completely novice programmer and android, however I want to learn how to write android apps; What programming compilers are available for windows 7.

 

[Chairman Ray]

I've always used gcc on linux, and I think MinGW is the windows version of it.

 

[learnit]

What are the preferred ways to download either and form what sites?

 

[Pinhedd]

Either use a g++ (part of the GCC) in a POSIX environment such as Linux (probably best for developing android applications) or use Microsoft's Visual C++ Express so you can have access to the amazing IDE

The Visual Studio express editions are available for free here

http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/visual-cpp-express