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Old Code Blocks Versions

The packages listed here belong to earlier Code Blocks releases, not the current build. The archive represents versions 17.12 and 13.12, while the main package page currently records 20.03.

The archive is intended for version research and package identification rather than as a second review of the same software. Its value comes from showing which older builds existed, how they were packaged, and which operating systems those files targeted.

Code Blocks Version Archive

The page contains 21 archived packages across 2 recorded versions. The visible version set is 17.12 and 13.12, and the package rows identify Windows Installer (Without Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++/Fortran Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger, NO admin rights), Windows Portable ZIP archive (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger), OS X (Zip), CentOS (32 bit), and CentOS (64 bit), plus 13 additional entries as the associated operating-system coverage.

Package identification can be checked against names such as codeblocks-17.12-setup.exe, codeblocks-17.12mingw-setup.exe, codeblocks-17.12mingw_fortran-setup.exe, codeblocks-17.12-setup-nonadmin.exe, codeblocks-17.12-nosetup.zip, CodeBlocks-13.12-mac.zip, codeblock-17.12-1.el7.centos.ppc64le.tar.xz, and codeblock-17.12-1.el7.centos.x86_64.tar.xz, plus 13 additional entries. Across the inventory, EXE, ZIP, and TAR.XZ formats appear, reflecting the different installation or portable-delivery methods used by these releases.

  • Archived versions: 17.12 and 13.12.
  • Recorded platforms: Windows Installer (Without Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++/Fortran Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger, NO admin rights), Windows Portable ZIP archive (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger), OS X (Zip), CentOS (32 bit), and CentOS (64 bit), plus 13 additional entries.
  • Package formats: EXE, ZIP, and TAR.XZ.
  • Stored package records: 21; records with checksums: 21.

Working With Archived Code Blocks Releases

Use this archive when the exact Code Blocks version is part of the problem being investigated. Examples include checking an inherited workstation, rebuilding an older environment, validating a migration, or matching a package name found in deployment records.

Version age introduces trade-offs. An old build may match a legacy dependency but lack later fixes, current platform support, or changes to external services. Testing should therefore happen on non-critical data or an isolated system before the package is used operationally.

Package and Platform Compatibility

The archived package rows cover Windows Installer (Without Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++/Fortran Compiler and Debugger), Windows Installer (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger, NO admin rights), Windows Portable ZIP archive (GNU C/C++ Compiler and Debugger), OS X (Zip), CentOS (32 bit), and CentOS (64 bit), plus 13 additional entries. A package should only be evaluated against the platform and architecture it was built for; similarly named files can still target different systems or installation methods.

The EXE, ZIP, and TAR.XZ formats shown in the file set represent different delivery methods. Record the selected filename alongside the version so another person can identify the same historical package later.

Checksums and File Identification

The archive retains checksum values for 21 packages out of 21. Available digest types include MD5, SHA1, and SHA256; these are identification records rather than a substitute for compatibility or security review.

A checksum comparison only works when both sides use the same algorithm. Exact filename, version, size, source record, and digest should be considered together when documenting the provenance of an old package.

Choosing Between Old and Current Versions

The main listing and archive serve different purposes: 20.03 appears on the current page, while 17.12 and 13.12 are preserved here for historical package identification.

In most cases, start with the current Code Blocks page because later releases may include compatibility changes, maintenance fixes, and updated platform support. Choose an archived version only when a documented requirement justifies it.

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