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Visual C++ 2010 Express

Build custom applications in Visual C++, a powerful language that gives deep and detailed control when building either native Windows (COM+) applications or .NET Framework-managed Windows applications.
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Visual C# 2010 Express

Build custom applications in Visual C#, a simple, powerful, type-safe, and object-oriented language that enables rapid application development with the expressiveness and elegance of C-style languages.
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Visual Basic 2010 Express

Build custom applications in Visual Basic, a fast and easy way to create .NET Framework-based Windows applications. Programs written in Visual Basic benefit from security and language interoperability.
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Visual Web Developer 2010 Express

Full-featured web development editor for working with web standards, JavaScript, and ASP.NET. Installer provides the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform.
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Visual Studio 2010 Express ISO Images

Use this ISO image file to install Visual Studio Express products without Internet access during installation.
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Visual Studio 2008 Express

Older version of Express that contains free tools for developers of any level programming in Visual Basic, C++, or C#.
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SQL Server 2012 Express

Free, feature-rich database for developing and deploying desktop, web, and small server applications.
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What is Visual Studio Express?

Visual Studio 2010 Express is a set of free, entry-level products with streamlined interfaces and core capabilities that help you create applications for a single platform.

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Visual Studio 11 Express Beta ›

Visual Studio 11 Express Beta products give you an easy way to create metro style apps for Windows 8 Consumer Preview and custom web applications.

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