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
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.
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.
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.
Can I install Express side by side with VSTS?
Chris Holland
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
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.