Forward slash or backslash when declaring includes on C++

Question

I had always used <bits/stdc++> library for my codes, however, I noticed that <bits\stdc++.h> works as well on CodeBlocks 16.01 on GNU GCC compiler, Windows 7/10 environment.

My question is Which of those is right, and if not both, why is one wrong?

I have successfully compiled code with that include in more than one computer.

Windows can handle both backward \ and forward slashes `/` in its paths. However, most uses forward slashes since it's the most compatible with other systems. — Some programmer dude, May 27 '17 at 19:48
Be more specific about your problem, it is very vague. Give examples. — 97amarnathk, May 27 '17 at 19:49
@Someprogrammerdude Could you write an answer for that question, so that I could mark it as correct? — Deltab, May 27 '17 at 19:52

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered May 27 '17 at 19:50

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Which of them is right, if the both are not, why is one of them right and the other one not?

Only the forward slash / is right. Compilers under Windows systems use an extension that can handle both.

answered May 27 '17 at 19:50

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