Download the Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions

Follow these easy steps to download your FREE version of the Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions.

Step 1: Make sure you're ready!

Check to make sure your computer meets the System Requirements for Installing Visual Studio Express 2005.

Before installing, you must uninstall any previous Beta, CTP or Tech Preview versions of SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and the .NET Framework 2.0.

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Step 2: 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.

Visual Web Developer An easy to use environment for dynamic Web application development. Select a Language English Chinese Traditional German French Italian Japanese Korean Chinese Simplified Spanish     Visual Basic Productivity that is ideal for first time or casual Windows programming. Select a Language English Chinese Traditional German French Italian Japanese Korean Chinese Simplified Spanish     A powerful and easy-to-use database to complement each Express Edition.

Visual C# A great combination of power and productivity for the Windows developer. Select a Language English Chinese Traditional German French Italian Japanese Korean Chinese Simplified Spanish     Visual C++ Horsepower with a finer degree of control than other Express Editions. Select a Language English Chinese Traditional German French Italian Japanese Korean Chinese Simplified Spanish     Ideal for those with prior Java-language experience or learning the Java language. Select a Language English Chinese Traditional German French Italian Japanese Korean Chinese Simplified Spanish

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