Closed. This question does not meet Stack Overflow guidelines. It is not currently accepting answers.
We don’t allow questions seeking recommendations for books, tools, software libraries, and more. You can edit the question so it can be answered with facts and citations.
Closed 7 years ago.
Improve this question
Can somebody list out the tools needed to develop for windows phone? How do I test my app apart from the emulator? Are there test phones available? I don't want to go through the installation of VS 2010 express.
You can download the test tools here (web installer).
If you don't want to use the web installer, you can download an ISO here.
You cannot test your application outside the emulator - only on the actual Windows Phone 7 device - WP7 apps run on a specific subset of .NET Framework that cannot be compared directly to any other .NET application type. The actual phone is only available to small groups of developers for testing purposes only and to Microsoft employees.
If you have a commercial version of Visual Studio 2010 installed, you don't need the Express edition.
Everything you need is at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=04704acf-a63a-4f97-952c-8b51b34b00ce&displaylang=en which includes a list of everything that gets installed. You sort of need to have some flavor of VS2010 installed.
You'll need Visual Studio 2010 and the Windows Phone 7 SDK/Tools. You can use your pre-existing Visual Studio 2010 installation, or use the bundled Express SKU. That'll install the project template and emulator into the IDE.
Once the phones have launched, you should be able to deploy to the phone, and run it there.
Related
Closed. This question needs details or clarity. It is not currently accepting answers.
Want to improve this question? Add details and clarify the problem by editing this post.
Closed 2 years ago.
Improve this question
I tried running a basic c++ app that displayed a window. The API functions it used were compatible with Windows XP, but the app itself would not run on my Windows XP VM.
It was compiled on Windows 10 and some googling showed me an answer from here that said the Windows 10 SDK is not compatible with Windows XP or lower.
Why is that? Are the prototypes and function names not all the same?
If not, which SDK should I use to maybe get compatibility across the board?
If you are using Visual Studio, some time ago default platform toolset dropped Windows XP support. You can switch to another platform toolset from menu Project->project name Properties... then Configuration properties->General->Platform toolset. There you can change toolset used for current project
But XP toolset could be not istalled.
Configuring Programs for Windows XP
Install the Windows XP platform toolset
To get the v141_xp platform toolset and components to target Windows
XP and Windows Server 2003, run the Visual Studio Installer. When you
initially install Visual Studio, or when you modify an existing
installation, make sure the Desktop development with C++ workload is
selected. In the Individual components tab, under Compilers, build
tools, and runtimes, choose C++ Windows XP Support for VS 2017 (v141)
tools [Deprecated], and then choose Install or Modify.
Closed. This question is opinion-based. It is not currently accepting answers.
Want to improve this question? Update the question so it can be answered with facts and citations by editing this post.
Closed 8 years ago.
Improve this question
Is it possible to use Visual Studio 2015 CTP 6 for a production environment?
Checked VS homepage for info but couldn't find any.
It is possible but you do so at your own risk. The download page for Visual Studio 2015 Preview says clearly that the software is not intended for use on production computers, or to create production code. The relevant text from that page says:
NOTE Visual Studio 2015 Preview and .NET 4.6 Preview are for testing
and feedback purposes only. This release is unsupported and are not
intended for use on production computers, or to create production
code. We strongly recommend only installing this release in a virtual
machine, or on a computer that is available for reformatting.
The rule of thumb is that CTP build usually has no 'Go Live' support and anything can change dramatically.
In a later Beta or RC build, you might read from Visual Studio team blog at MSDN they will announce Go Live support.
Closed. This question is opinion-based. It is not currently accepting answers.
Want to improve this question? Update the question so it can be answered with facts and citations by editing this post.
Closed 9 years ago.
Improve this question
I am starting to develop apps for Windows 8 Phone. There are three IDEs that I have come across for development purposes:
VS2012 Professional
VS2012 Express
VS 2012 Ultimate
Which IDE should I use, and why?
That decision is a little bit depend from what you want to achieve. If you are a professional and want to earn money with your development, i would recommend the Professional.
If you do this just for fun or are a programming beginner, the Express Edition really is enough. If you get more professional you still can upgrade to the Professional Version at any time. Furthermore Express Edition is for free.
So if you reach the limits of the Express Edition you will notice it, don't worry.
Visual Studio Professional will let you develop for more all platforms i.e. Phone, Desktop, Store, Web etc, you will be able to use extensions and plugins and it is free.
Visual Studio Express is free but you cannot use extensions and you need one Visual Studio Express for each platform.
Closed. This question does not meet Stack Overflow guidelines. It is not currently accepting answers.
We don’t allow questions seeking recommendations for books, tools, software libraries, and more. You can edit the question so it can be answered with facts and citations.
Closed 5 years ago.
Improve this question
Can anybody tell me the site from which I can download Visual Studio 2008? Because Visual Studio 2010 is now able to be purchased I can't find Studio 2008.
You can download the Express (free) version of Visual Studio 2008 SP1 from here.(requires Visual Studio 2008 that a trial can be downloaded here!
Links updated
Microsoft doesn't seem to want you do use VS2008 anymore. Here are some currently valid links (for express), though.
web installers:
VB express 2008:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/c/3/dc3439e7-5533-4f4c-9ba0-8577685b6e7e/vbsetup.exe
C# express 2008:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/c/3/dc3439e7-5533-4f4c-9ba0-8577685b6e7e/vcssetup.exe
C++ express 2008:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/c/3/dc3439e7-5533-4f4c-9ba0-8577685b6e7e/vcsetup.exe
web developer express 2008:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/c/3/dc3439e7-5533-4f4c-9ba0-8577685b6e7e/vnssetup.exe
Note that the registration page for VS2008 404's. To get around this, see my answer here.
Old thread...but i fell on it on my search:
Direct download link:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/1/d/81d3f35e-fa03-485b-953b-ff952e402520/VS2008ProEdition90dayTrialENUX1435622.iso
credit to:
download and install visual studio 2008
You can go on here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=a22341ee-21db-43aa-8431-40be78461ee0
And grab the web installer according to what version you want:
vbsetup.exe - for visual basic
vcsetup.exe - for c/c++
.
.
If you are a subscriber to MSDN you will find 2003,2005 and 2008 versions available in the downloads section.
Closed. This question does not meet Stack Overflow guidelines. It is not currently accepting answers.
We don’t allow questions seeking recommendations for books, tools, software libraries, and more. You can edit the question so it can be answered with facts and citations.
Closed 7 years ago.
Improve this question
Are there any free alternatives to VisualSVN (a Visual Studio 2008 plugin for subversion control)? Visual Studio Express 2008 support would be great.
TortoiseSVN is a fantastic free alternative that integrates tightly with Windows Explorer, but not Visual Studio specifically.
I use and love AnkhSVN. I don't think VS 2008 Express supports add-ins or packages...
VisualSVN 3.0 is free when used on computers that are not joined to Active Directory domain:
http://www.visualsvn.com/visualsvn/purchase/
AnkhSVN is free under the Apache 2.0 license and integrates with VS. I am unsure about the Express edition (I us Professional), but give it a try.
It looks like the 2.X series of AnkhSVN supports it
ankhsvn....
donno about express edition sc integration - if it is possible that it will work.
if MS blocked it.. use tortois throuhg file system.
ankhsvn is the only one I know of, but alas no Express support.