C:\Perl64>cpan It looks like you don't have a C compiler and make utility installed. Trying to install dmake and the MinGW gcc compiler using the Perl Package Manager. This may take a a few minutes... Unrecognized proxy setting "http_proxy=http://username:password@proxy.10.155.10.129" ignor The http_proxy environment variable should be of the form "http://proxy.example.com". Downloading ActiveState Package Repository packlist...done Updating ActiveState Package Repository database...done Syncing site PPM database with .packlists...done Syncing perl PPM database with .packlists...done ppm.bat install failed: Can't find any package that provides MinGW It looks like the installation of dmake and MinGW has failed. You will not be able to run Makefile commands or compile C extension code. Please check your internet connection and your proxy settings! cpan shell -- CPAN exploration and modules installation (v1.9800) Enter 'h' for help.