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I cannot compile my work with NASM. Im either not doing it properly or it doesnt work.

My version is 0.98, I have all the C files etc, but not sure what to do with them!

Should you have attached or posted ur work so we can help !

So you could compile it for me?

Please, get it working.. Im being driven insane that I cant do it. I think its because, my friend had messed around with some of the files, changing comments etc, so that it was easier to read!

Ok, your first step would be to tell us what you're doing and what the errors are, then we can start figuring it out. "It doesn't work" type posts aren't too useful for troubleshooting.

OK. It wont compile for me!

What Kemp is trying to tell you, is that we need the exact error message ::)

nasm is not a recognised command

Well that has nothing to do with nasm or your code. It means that nasm itself cannot be found (it isn't in your current directory, nor in one that is on your PATH).

well if it helps here is a tutorial on PATH: "http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/prepostpath.htm"
it is for linux but about the concept of PATH is the same for DOS.

never mind then! I will use another compiler! You wouldnt be able to help me with my other topic, which is about down on the page?

Unless you understand what we told you, switching to another compiler will likely achieve nothing for you. Understand that this is a limitation of your environment, not the tool.

Well, I think I got it working.. Its compiled a script of mine!

James wrote: Well, I think I got it working.. Its compiled a script of mine!

Your first problem is, NASM is an Assembler, not a compiler.

Second, NASM assembles Assembly Language source files, not "scripts".

Third good Assembly Language programming requires deep knowledge of the architecture and good programming skills.

Most programmers would know how to navigate through a simple issues like directory navigation or environment variable paths.

Reorganize your priorities, if you are serious about programming

Its all done now... Thanks to Combuster.. And I get confused by scripts and source files etc, I was in a rush!