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h1. Installing MSVC
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h2. General
We suggest to use MSVC 2005 or higher, Standard/Professional/Team Edition, or the free Express edition.
As newer versions At the time of MSVS will become available, Wt will be adapted to support them. writing, the most recent MSVC compiler is MSVC2010.
h2. Installing MSVC, Express Edition
Steps to install MSVC C++ EE on your computer:
* Go to http://www.microsoft.com/express/download/ and download the compiler
* Execute the installer and install the compiler
h2. Notes for VS 2010
If you installed SP1 and your C++ compiler does not work anymore, see "FIX: Visual C++ compilers are removed when you upgrade Visual Studio 2010 Professional or Visual Studio 2010 Express to Visual Studio 2010 SP1 if Windows SDK v7.1 is installed":http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=2519277
h2. Notes for VS 2005
Microsoft has improved MSVC 2005 by means of a service pack; I strongly recommend you upgrade your compiler with this service pack (SP1). This service pack is available both for the full version and the Express Edition at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/bb265237.aspx It is a good idea to drink a cup of coffee while the service pack is installing.
If you are using Vista, MSVC will insist that you also install the SP1 Upgrade for Vista (an additional upgrade to SP1).
If you choose to use MSVS 2005 Express edition, you have to install the Platform SDK manually