Could someone recommend me an IDE?

[Pecon]

I need a free C++ compiler, preferably one I don't have to shell execute (mainly because that just gets on my nerves).

Edit: Actually I probably could look into buying something as long as it isn't too expensive.

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[Kingdaro]

Code::Blocks, Visual Studio, or Geany, in order of personal preference.

[LinearAlbatross]

I use Visual C++ 2010 Express.

[Moonstar Akemi]

Code::Blocks, Visual Studio, or Geany, in order of personal preference.

I personally use Code::Blocks.

[blueblur121]

Notepad++

[John Constantine]

Notepad++

just lol

[dkamm65]

I read the title as IED.

Notepad++

pls go

[Blockzillahead]

CodeBlocks for sure. Visual Studio is a mess and requires you to do unnecessary stuff to compile c++ programs.

[Kingdaro]

Notepad++

Do you even know what an IDE is?

[BluetoothBoy]

Eclipse is pretty good.

[LinearAlbatross]

Notepad++

Yeah, I love the debugging tools in Notepad++. The auto-breakpoint locating works great too, now I don't have to worry about deleting all my art assets accidentally! It conveniently deletes the .exe file instead!

[Ceist]

4 pounds of C4 and a cellphone.

[Overmind]

4 pounds of C4 and a cellphone.

2/10 would not read again.

[Doomonkey]

4 pounds of C4 and a cellphone.

I read it as IED first too.

[WALK2222]

Eclipse is pretty good.

I agree.  Eclipse is originally for Java, but the C++ compiler also works very well.