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The process for creating a source tree and build is basically the same as for building Firefox for Windows XP/Vista. See [https://developer.mozilla.org/En/Simple_build this simplified guide] for the general process. | The process for creating a source tree and build is basically the same as for building Firefox for Windows XP/Vista. See [https://developer.mozilla.org/En/Simple_build this simplified guide] for the general process. | ||
In 'C:\mozilla-build', there will be a few batch files -- fire up '''start-msvc9.bat''' to obtain a console window with paths set up for building. All commands are assumed to be executed within | In 'C:\mozilla-build', there will be a few batch files -- fire up '''start-msvc9.bat''' to obtain a console window with paths set up for building. All commands are assumed to be executed within the new window. Note that one Windows Vista/7 you may need to right-click the .bat and Run As Administrator, or else the build quickly fails with an "nsinstall: bad file number" error. | ||
# '''mkdir /c/proj''' (or any path without spaces!) | # '''mkdir /c/proj''' (or any path without spaces!) | ||