Install Visual Studio C++ 2008 Express

We are now going to download and install the free Visual Studio C++ Express. Currently T3D has a solution for either VS C++ 2008 or 2010. If you already have one of these products installed then skip ahead to Setup the Development Environment.

Otherwise point your browser at the following link Visual Studio C++ Express then click on the appropriate tab for the version that you want to load.

1) Select the "Visual C++ 2008 Express" option, then click the download button.

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2) Save the file.

3) Locate the file "vcsetup.exe" and run it. Depending upon your account settings User account control may ask for permission. After the data has unpacked, click next.

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4) Read and accept the terms and conditions, and then press Next.

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5) If you do not need Microsoft SQL server, deselect (uncheck) this option and press Next.

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6) Select the program destination location or leave the default setting. Please ensure you are connected to the internet as the installer may need to download additional files. Press the Install button.

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7) The progress window will now be shown. This may take some time to complete.

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8) If all has gone well, you will be presented with the final window. Note: You must register the product with Microsoft within thirty days of installing it. It is free and simple to register the product. Register now using the link in the final window or later from within the application (after you have started it). Click Exit to complete the install.

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Now we are ready to move forwards to the next step.

Part4 - Setup the Development environment