Code::Blocks C/C++ windows.h missing fatal error - c++

Question

problem:
I tried to compile a simple c++ source file with Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Compiler,
and I encountered an error.
I've installed Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 and MinGW and located the windows.h file,
I've also configured the directory of extra files in Code::Blocks.
code:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <windows.h>
int main(){
printf("Hello World!");
getchar();
}
error:
F:\test2.cpp(3) : fatal error C1083: Cannot open include file: 'windows.h': No such file or directory

Answer 1

In order to utilize multiple compilers when using the Code::Blocks IDE, you need to ensure that the settings for each compiler are properly configured. These may be accessed via the Settings->Compiler menu option.
After selecting the compiler that one wishes to configure, you need to select the Search Directories tab and ensure that the Compiler, Linker and Resource Compiler tabs contain appropriate folders.
Each tab will possibly need several folders entered into the search box.
Using the example of the Visual Studio C++ 2010 compiler, each tab will contain a reference to both
the appropriate folder, as found in the install location of VS
the appropriate folder, as found in the install location of the
Platform SDK
In my case, the folder locations are:
Compiler
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\VC\include
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\include
Linker
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\VC\lib
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\lib
Resource Compiler
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\VC\include
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\include