Step 1: Download and Install
Depending on the types of projects you want to create, choose the most appropriate
tool to download from among the various Express Editions.
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An easy to use environment for dynamic Web application development.
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Productivity that is ideal for first time or casual Windows programming.
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A powerful and easy-to-use database to complement each Express Edition.
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A great combination of power and productivity for the Windows developer.
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Horsepower with a finer degree of control than other Express Editions.
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Ideal for those with prior Java-language experience or learning the Java language.
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Step 2: Download Additional Components
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Microsoft Visual Studio Express Editions 2005 Service Pack 1
Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 continues Microsoft's investment in market
leading development tools. Service Pack 1 addresses issues that were found through
a combination of customers and partner feedback, as well as internal testing. The
issues addressed range in severity from places where the syntax coloring was incorrect
to customer reported crashes in various scenarios. In some areas, more than 50%
of the bugs addressed were reported by customers through the MSDN Product Feedback
Center and Microsoft Connect. Overall, Service Pack 1 offers customers improvements
in responsiveness, stability and performance for Visual Studio 2005.
Read the Visual Studio
Express Editions 2005 Service Pack 1 Release Notes »
Download Visual Web Developer 2005 Express SP1 »
Download Visual Basic 2005 Express SP1 »
Download Visual C# 2005 Express SP1 »
Download Visual C++ 2005 Express SP1 »
Download Visual J# 2005 Express SP1 »
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Visual Studio 2005 SP1 Update for Windows Vista
The release of the Windows Vista operating system represents a significant opportunity
for developers to build the next generation of applications that deliver compelling
user experiences. We want to help you take advantage of this opportunity and assist
you in developing and delivering Windows Vista based software faster, more cost
effectively, and with greater impact than ever before.
Download Visual Studio 2005 SP1 Update for Windows Vista »
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Reporting Add-In for Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express
The Reporting Add-In enables you to create interactive real-time data reports for
your ASP.NET Web applications. The Reporting Add-in includes a ReportViewer control,
an integrated report designer, and a comprehensive API that lets you customize run-time
functionality. The Reporting Add-In is the same reporting component that is included
with other editions of Visual Studio, but without support for Windows Forms applications.
For more information, see the ReportViewer Controls (Visual Studio) topic on MSDN.
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The Microsoft Platform SDK for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express
In order to use Visual C++ Express to build Win32 applications and leverage the
powerful set of core Windows API components, you'll need to download and install
the Microsoft Platform SDK.
Instructions »
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