Running NASM on Windows

To run NASM (Netwide Assembler) on a Windows system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download NASM

First, download the NASM installer for Windows from the official NASM website. Make sure to select the appropriate version for your system (32-bit or 64-bit).

Step 2: Install NASM

Run the NASM installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Choose the destination folder where you want to install NASM.

Step 3: Set Environment Variables

After installing NASM, you need to set the environment variables to run NASM from the command line. Go to Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings > Environment Variables. Add the NASM installation path to the PATH variable.

Step 4: Verify the Installation

Open a command prompt and type nasm -v to verify that NASM is installed correctly. You should see the version of NASM displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Write and Compile Assembly Code

Now you can write your assembly code using a text editor and save the file with a .asm extension. To compile the code, use the command nasm -f win32 yourfile.asm for 32-bit code or nasm -f win64 yourfile.asm for 64-bit code.

Running NASM on Windows allows you to compile assembly language programs efficiently and take full advantage of low-level programming capabilities. Follow the steps above to set up NASM on your Windows system and start coding in assembly language!