How can I install visual studio 2013 with c++ 2010, 2012 and 2013 toolsets without installing any other visual studio versions (express or any other versions).
I need this so that I can keep my pc light and clean. Are there any alternatives to installing multiple visual studio versions for c++ toolsets?
I am developing a plugin for a program that has multiple version each compiled in c++ 2010 and c++ 2012 so I need those version of c++ toolset. For daily use I need visual studio 2013.
In the end I installed the express editions that use around 800mb each and do not add so much clutter.
MSDN's website says that if you want the C++ 2010 and C++ 2012 toolsets with VS2013, you'll need to install those VS versions on that particular machine. Link here
I don't think there are other alternatives to that.
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Visual Studio 2015u3 is serviced by cumulative updates with KB3165756, which contains, among other things, fixes to the C++ compiler and libraries.
However KB3165756 refuses to do anything on a computer where Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Update 3 is installed. It really wants one of VS Pro, Enterprise, Community or Express.
Are there special patches for Visual C++ Build Tools, or is it not updated at all and so it is actually a better idea to switch to Visual Studio Express 2015 for Desktop, in order to be able to receive patches?
Here is the answer I got on MSDN Visual Studio Development > Visual Studio Setup and Installation forum:
However KB3165756 refuses to do anything on a computer where Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Update 3 is installed. It really wants one of VS Pro, Enterprise, Community or Express.
It is reasonable, check this: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt752379.aspx and it describes this update is applies to
Visual Studio Professional 2015
Visual Studio Enterprise 2015
Visual Studio Community 2015
Visual Studio Express 2015 for Web
Visual Studio Express 2015 for Desktop
Visual Studio Express 2015 for Windows 10
I have researched around and it looks like there is no special update for the Visual C++ Build Tools 2015, and refer to this blog: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/vcblog/2015/11/02/announcing-visual-c-build-tools-2015-standalone-c-tools-for-build-environments/
The latest release of the Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 is here: Download Visual C++ Build Tools 2015
If you still want to install, it looks like you need a VS 2015 RTM update version on your computer. Since the VS community 2015 with update 2 and Visual Studio Express version are free and you can think about it.
Best regards,
Sara
So I am in college and by this fact I have an opportunity to have a Resharper for free. Currently I write in C++, so I downloaded a Resharper for C++ and I've tried to install it. I've got three different VS versions:
Visual Studio 2015 Enterprise
Visual Studio 2013 for Windows Desktop
Visual Studio 2012 for Windows Desktop
When I try to install Resharper I only see the option to install it to VS 2015. Is there no option to install it on 2012/2013 version? (I got Desktop version, cuz they are a lot of lighter and faster on my laptop)
Assuming that 2012 and 2013 versions are the Express editions (which is implied from the names), then ReSharper won't work as these versions don't support extensions and plugins.
You need the full versions of Visual Studio to get this functionality.
As an aside, I'm not sure why you need to install three versions of Visual Studio. Won't the latest version do?
I just bought a new computer, with Windows 8.1 64bit installed and wanted to start developing in C++.I am new to Visual Studio, I used to do it with eclipse but suggestions I found in the internet were to prefer Visual Studio.
I tried to download Visual Studio C++ 2008 redistributable package (x64) from here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15336.
But I couldn't find where it was stored in my computer, after searching it with key words. Then I uninstalled it, to install again from scratch.
To uninstall it I opened my control panel and it saw that I have Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) installed already, assuming it comes with the computer I bought, and the date of installation matches this. I can't find though where it is stored so I can't open it.
When downloading Visual Studio 2008, it says I need to uninstall previous Visual Studio versions.
Bottom line:
Should I uninstall the Visual 2012 (x86) that probably came with the computer (which is 64bit)? Or should I use it (and try to find where is it located)?
If I shouldn't use the 2012: Was the 2008 version I tried to install good? (2008 gives an "old" intuition, but just my intuition).
Is there an easy way to find out where the application is located for excecution? Any specific file to look for?
thank you
You want to download thee actual Visual Studio IDE from http://www.visualstudio.com/ . Try downloading the free Community Edition for a start.
The Visual Studio redistributable packages are actually the minimal runtime libraries to run C++ programs that were compiled with visual studio. You got a version installed by default even on fresh computers, otherwise you can't run many programs (they are also included with the IDE).
The redistributables are also often bundled with installers to make sure that others can run your programs.
The VC++ Redistributable packages only include the libraries required to run applications built with the respective version of Visual Studio (for example Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable is for Visual Studio 2012).
It does not include any version of Visual Studio.
You could uninstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x86) but however as it was preinstalled on your computer, I imagine that some program pre-installed by the computer manufacturer requires it. It's probably not a good idea to remove that.
So no, it's not a good idea to remove it.
In order to use the 2012 version of Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable you should install the vs120 compiler, aka the VC++ compiler that comes with Microsoft Visual Studio 2012.
For developing with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, using Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable is completely fine as it matches the compiler version. However if you want to use the newer 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015 versions you need to use those respective versions of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
If you wish to use an up-to-date version of Visual Studio, try the Visual Studio 2013 Community Edition, or if you're feeling adventurous try the Visual Studio 2015 Release Candidate.
The application you built is always located in the project's directory, under /Debug or /Release, depending on whether you built a debug or release version of the application. If you do not know where your project folder is located you may right-click your project in the File pane and click Open folder in Windows Explorer.
It looks like using Visual Studio 2010 it is possible to build against the 2008 runtime, if you have both editions installed: Can I use Visual Studio 2010's C++ compiler with Visual Studio 2008's C++ Runtime Library?
Is it possible to do this using just the free Windows Platform SDKs and VS 2010? Just to stress - installing Visual Studio 2008 is not an option.
Background: I'd like to build a Python module for Python 2.7. I have a copy of Visual Studio 2010, but Python 2.7 (specifically the Python(x,y) distribution) is built using 2008. Rebuilding Python, or rebuilding Python(x,y) is not something I want to get into (there are various other modules I want to use as well). My module needs to link against vendor-supplied libraries built using VS 2008/2010 (I've been given both sets of libraries). I don't own a copy of Visual Studio 2008, and I really don't want to have to buy one.
This MSDN article says that although you can change the platform toolset in the IDE you still need to have the VS2008 binaries installed.
I know you said installing 2008 was not an option but perhaps you can still find the free versions in an old SDK or even the Express version on the Microsoft website.
Allegedly, Visual C++ 2010 Express, unlike previous versions, supports third party extensions. I just downloaded the release candidate SDK for Visual Studio 2010, but the installer fails saying that I don't have Visual Studio installed (which is true since i use Visual C++ 2010 Express). Have I missed something? Is there a version of the extension SDK that works with Express?
Visual C++ 2010 Express (or any of the Express versions for that matter) are NOT extensible.
The Visual Studio 2010 SDK can only be used with Professional or higher (as stated in the requirements on the download page).
You haven't missed anything, but your source of information was incorrect.