I am trying to compile a C++ program using MinGW, but I keep encountering the following error:
c:/mingw/bin/../lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/../../../libmingw32.a(main.o):(.text.startup+0xa0): undefined reference to `WinMain@16′
collect2.exe: error: ld returned 1 exit status

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Title: Undefined reference to WinMain@16 Error when Compiling with MinGW

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I am trying to compile a C++ program using MinGW, but I keep encountering the following error:

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c:/mingw/bin/../lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/../../../libmingw32.a(main.o):(.text.startup+0xa0): undefined reference to `WinMain@16′
collect2.exe: error: ld returned 1 exit status
I did some research and discovered that this error is usually related to the entry point of the program. I tried multiple solutions, including suggestions provided by ChatGPT, but the issue persists.

Here are some steps I have already taken:

Checked if my code includes a main() function: The code does include a main() function, but the error suggests that the linker is looking for a WinMain() function, which is usually required for Windows GUI applications.

Tried compiling with different options: I attempted to compile with various flags (e.g., -mconsole, -mwindows), but the error remains unchanged.

Verified my project setup: I have ensured that I’m compiling a console application and not a GUI application.

Despite these efforts, I continue to face this issue. Has anyone encountered this before? Could there be something I’m overlooking in my build configuration?