msvc ++ 5.0 or 6.0

I don know if the is the corredct place to post this but I desperatley need some help.

The 3D CAD motion analysis software we use requires MSVC++ 5.0 or 6.0.
Our IT Dept purchased Visual C++ .NET Standard 2003
First of all I do not know what version of MSVC++ is included nor do I need all the other tools.
Is it possible just to obtain just the C++ compiler and if so where
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Richard Borders
CAD Manager
Komatsu America Corp.


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msvc ++ 5.0 or 6.0

  • OnTest

    BTW, even if you get VS6.0, I would still advise you to upgrade to later versions since the support for VS6.0 officially expired.

    Thanks,
      Ayman Shoukry
      VC++ Team

  • DocMoriarty

    Your IT department will need to purchase Visual C++ 6.0 or Visual Studio 6.0 Professional edition and then I recommend installing either SP5 or SP6. 

    This can be obtained from a variety of sources.  If you have MSDN subscription, then normally you can download it as well.

    I believe you also can use a downgrade license from Microsoft (they will in some cases give you access to older versions of software if you own newer ones).  I don't know too much about this process.

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