Please refer to the following sections for help with common problems.

Setup and Installation Issues

• Download Troubleshooting Guide
  

  Are you experiencing download error messages or other types of download issues? Follow the instructions in the Download Troubleshooting Guide to find a solution.

• Visual Studio 2005 Express ReadMe
  

  For information about installation, uninstall, repair, and other setup procedure issues, read the Visual Studio 2005 Express ReadMe document.

• SQL Server 2005 Express ReadMe
  

  For SQL Server 2005 Express Edition installation requirements, see the SQL Server 2005 Express ReadMe document.

• Uninstalling Previous Versions
  

  If you are experiencing difficulties installing or using Visual Studio Express, it may be because you did not uninstall a previous versions of Visual Studio 2005 (including any beta, CTP, or alpha releases) in the recommended order. Please read the troubleshooting steps outlined in the Uninstalling Previous Versions document to diagnose the problem.

• Manual Installation Instructions
  

  Need to burn a CD for offline installation of a Visual Studio Express Edition? Read these Manual Installation Instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a list of some of the commonly asked questions about the Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions, please refer to the Express Editions FAQ

Known Issues

For a summary of the known software-usage issues, see the Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition Known Issues.

Registration Issues

Experiencing difficulties accessing your Visual Studio Express Editions registration benefits? Refer to the Registration Benefits and the Registration FAQ for more information.

Product Feedback

We're always looking for suggestions and feedback from our customers. If you notice a problem with the product, or have a suggestion, please use the MSDN Product Feedback Center to submit your bug or suggestion.

Find Help at the Express Forums

Be sure to check online at the Visual Studio Express Edition Forums or the SQL Server Express Edition Forum for answers to any of the questions you are experiencing. A wealth of knowledge by product experts is located there, and you can post your own questions at the forums.