Numbered Compiler Error Messages
[C1001] "Internal compiler error".
This means that an error occurred when the Visual C++ compiler was parsing your
source code. Usually, restarting Visual C++ will eliminate this error. If not,
carefully check your C++ source code. Evidently, there's something there so
nasty that the compiler's internal logic broke while parsing it. If you can't
find anything, try compiling your source code on one of the CS lab machines. If
the same error occurs there, ask one of the TAs for help. If not, see the
following error message...
[C1004] "Unexpected end of file found".
This almost always results from your source code file either containing an
extra opening brace '{' or missing a closing brace '}'.
The best way to avoid this is to always enter the braces in pairs, then back up
and enter the code between them.
Miscellaneous Error Messages
"Error spawning cl.exe".
This means that an error occurred when the Visual C++ IDE attempted to start
the compiler/linker program (cl.exe). I've seen this happen under two
circumstances:
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The OS has become unstable. In this case, a reboot will usually eliminate the
problem.
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The Visual C++ installation contains some files that have been corrupted. If
rebooting does not eliminate the problem:
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Go to Windows Explorer and right-click on the icon for the hard drive on which
you installed Visual C++.
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Select the Properties item, and then select Tools. There will be an option to
check the disk for errors (the exact dialog differs depending on your version
of Windows). Check the disk, and if you are given any options, run the most
thorough scan possible and also select the option to automatically fix errors.
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If the error message still occurs, uninstall Visual C++ (Control Panel,
Add/Remove Programs), and then reinstall Visual C++.
© Mir Farooq Ali 2004
