"Error Compiling." On Blink example?!

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Problem!!! :~ I purchased an Arduino UNO R3 on eBay. I got the Arduino yesterday and plugged it in to my computer, with the included USB cable. The drivers were already installed, and I ran the Arduino IDE program. I set the board to UNO and serial port to the only one, COM6. I then went to File|Examples|01. Basics|Blink
and Uploaded it. It then said:

Error Compiling.

I:\Program Files\Arduino\hardware\tools\avr\bin\avr-g++ -c -g -Os -w -fno-exceptions -ffunction-sections -fdata-sections -MMD -mmcu=atmega328p -DF_CPU=16000000L -DARDUINO=152 -II:\Program Files\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\cores\arduino -II:\Program Files\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\variants\standard K:\build6152672957396691655.tmp\Fade.cpp -o K:\build6152672957396691655.tmp\Fade.cpp.o
I:\Program Files\Arduino\hardware\tools\avr\bin\avr-gcc -c -g -Os -w -ffunction-sections -fdata-sections -MMD -mmcu=atmega328p -DF_CPU=16000000L -DARDUINO=152 -II:\Program Files\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\cores\arduino -II:\Program Files\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\variants\standard I:\Program Files\Arduino\hardware\arduino\avr\cores\arduino\WInterrupts.c -o K:\build6152672957396691655.tmp\WInterrupts.c.o

I run Windows 8 Professional and I don't know what is happening and I am worried I've done something wrong!

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It then said:

There are no errors in the stuff you posted. It appears that you have turned verbose output on. If you don't want to see all that, turn verbose mode off.

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Yeah, I know, but it still says Error compiling once I turn it off.

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Yeah, I know, but it still says Error compiling once I turn it off.

So, there error messages don't warrant posting?

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PaulS:
So, there error messages don't warrant posting?

Sorry, I don't understand. Could you rephrase that?

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Could you rephrase that?

You have a problem. You haven't shown what that problem is. A screen shot would the bare minimum. Although, cut and paste is preferred, if possible. Show us what the problem is. Besides your choice of operating systems.

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Hi Arduino Lord, did you solve the problem? I was having the same problem but finally got it sorted. Let me know if you still need assistance, thanks.

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PaulBT, I'm very interested in how you sorted this out. I have a similar problem: Status bar warns “Error compiling.” and console is empty - IDE 1.x - Arduino Forum

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Hey, i guess this worked out the equations, at least,in my 'Windows 8 Single language' platform:
mouse right click on exec icon, go to property, then security tab and use compatibility mode; select windows XP, service pack 3;
i run arduino as administrator too.
hope that helps!

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Sorry guys, I've been away. Here is a screenshot: If you need anything else just say. :stuck_out_tongue:

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PaulBT:
Hi Arduino Lord, did you solve the problem? I was having the same problem but finally got it sorted. Let me know if you still need assistance, thanks.

No, no I didn't. I used Windows 7 on my Dual Boot instead, but I mainly use Windows 8, so it would be nice for a fix now anyway.

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giljr:
Hey, i guess this worked out the equations, at least,in my 'Windows 8 Single language' platform:
mouse right click on exec icon, go to property, then security tab and use compatibility mode; select windows XP, service pack 3;
i run arduino as administrator too.
hope that helps!

WORKED!! Adding Karma.

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PaulS:
Show us what the problem is. Besides your choice of operating systems.

Oh, that is classic! XD

Kudos.

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Paul__B:

PaulS:
Show us what the problem is. Besides your choice of operating systems.

Oh, that is classic! XD

Kudos.

Yeah. I know. Windows 8 is what came with the PC and I don't qualify for downgrading. :frowning: