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(C++) Installing Boost under Windows

To install Boost under Windows, just follow the procedure described by [1].

A downloaded zip of Boost was extracted in '/Program Files/boost/boost_1_44_0', but it does not seem to matter where to put these, as the next commands install the Boost libraries at their default locations.

From the command line, in the Boost folder, type:

The 'gcc' toolset comes with Qt Creator.

Possible Installing Boost under Windows problems

• 'cl' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file: do not use './bjam', but add a different toolset and use the command './bjam --toolset=gcc'.

External links

• The Boost 'Getting started on Windows' page

References

1. The Boost 'Getting started on Windows' page

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