Can I install Express side by side with VSTS?

I have VSTS installed on my work computer. I'd like to install the Express editions as well, because I think they are lightweight and are suitable for small and quick tests.

My question is - can I install them side by side with VSTS



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Can I install Express side by side with VSTS?

  • Chris Holland

    Never mind. I have installed the Express edtions (C++/C#/VB/VWD) side by side with VSTS. I have no problems til now, so I assume this install mode is supported.

    But, I have one concern: is the C/C++ compiler installed by Visual C++ Express the same one as the one installed by VSTS I think Visual C++ 2003 Professional shipped with a non-optimized compiler. I am wondering if the new Express edtion ships with a non-optimized compiler too.


  • Meenakshi

     

    It must be supported, becuase when you use the Web Developer starter kits, and want to use the access data provider, the instructions say to use C# Express to complile it up. It does this becuase the web dev system does not compile assemblies or class libraries.



  • Eron Wright

    Thanks for your reply.

    I would like to know more. Is it supported I cannot find any doc that says about this.


  • MartinHowe

     

    Yes they can all be installed side by side. They are considered to be seperate products. I currently have all of the express systems install as well as VS2003 std, and VS2005 Pro edition.



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