A portable and modernized Turbo C++ 3.2 setup for Windows 10/11.
This project preserves the original Turbo C++ experience while improving usability on modern systems. No installation required. Simply extract and run.
- Portable setup
- Runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Improved default configuration
- Dark theme for reduced eye strain
- Mouse support enabled
- Default source extension set to
.C - Preconfigured compiler and library paths
- Welcome screen with useful shortcuts
- Organized folder structure
- Cleaner startup experience
- No DOSBox required
| Feature | DOSBox TurboC++ | This Project |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10/11 Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ready to Use | ✅ | ✅ |
| Organized Directories | ❌ | ✅ |
| Portable | ❌ | ✅ |
| Mouse Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| Dark Theme | ❌ | ✅ |
Default .C Files |
❌ | ✅ |
| Sharp Display | ❌ | ✅ |
| Welcome Screen | Editor |
|---|---|
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Download the latest release from the Releases section.
- Extract the archive.
- Open the extracted folder.
- Launch
TurboC++ 3.2.exe.
No installation or administrator privileges are required.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| F2 | Save |
| F3 | Open |
| F5 | Zoom Window |
| F10 | Menu |
| Alt + F3 | Close Window |
| Alt + F9 | Compile |
| Ctrl + F9 | Run |
| Ctrl + Y | Delete Line |
| Alt + Enter | Exit Fullscreen |
| Alt + X | Exit |
Note
You'll see these shortcuts every time you launch Turbo C++.
Many existing Turbo C++ packages rely on outdated DOSBox configurations, default color schemes, and minimal customization.
This project aims to provide a cleaner, more approachable, and more comfortable Turbo C++ experience while remaining faithful to the original development environment.
- Intended primarily for educational use and college practical work.
- Supports traditional Turbo C++ headers such as
conio.h,dos.h, andgraphics.h. - If a program enters an infinite loop and becomes unresponsive, simply close and reopen the application.
- Turbo C++ 3.2 by Borland International.
- vDosPlus by Wengier Wu
Turbo C++ is legacy software and is no longer actively maintained.
This repository is intended for educational and archival purposes only.