Visual Studio 2013 Profession vs. Visual Studio 2013 Express

One of my colleagues tried to open a .sln file created with Visual Studio 2013 Professional Edition using Visual Studio 2013 Express Desktop. He got messages about project files being incompatible. Is it not possible to do this?

Hello liorb,
It seems your issue is related to C++ 2015 so I moved it here. If your VS2015 and VS2013 are both on the same machine I recommend you follow pvdg42's advice to report this issue to connect and share the link back to here. Maybe it is a problem with
this beta version.
Best regards,
Barry
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Visual Studio 2012 Express and 2013 Professional won't open

I have downloaded both Visual Studio 2012 Express and 2013 Profession and both stop working when I open them. I have been using the developers command prompt from 2013 to run some c++ code. I need the program for my c++ class so please
help as soon as possible.

Hi,
Is there any specific error message occur when you open VS?
Because of there is not enough information for troubleshoot, I will give you some advice:
First, reboot the machine into safe mode. This can isolate some third part application.
Second, you can use Devenv.exe Command Line to start the VS and collect logs for troubleshooting:
You could type ‘Devenv.exe /SafeMode’, which starts Visual Studio in safe mode, loading only the default environment and services.
You could create a log file (‘Devenv.exe /log’ ) on your drive. If this issue exists still, you could invest your log file to narrow down the issue.
More information about Devenv.exe Command Line, you could refer the following link:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-US/library/ms241273(v=VS.80)
Third, you should make sure you can successfully install the VS. Please use collect.exe utility to collect VS install logs to see whether the VS installation is success:
http://aka.ms/vscollect
And make sure you already followed up these steps to install your VS:
1. Re-download the Visual studio from Microsoft official site here:
http://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs
After download you should use File Checksum Integrity Verifier tool to verify the integrity of your download. If the values don't match, your download may be corrupted and you should download the file again:
Refer to the below page to know checksum detailed number:
http://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/downloads/visual-studio-2013-iso-sha1-vs.aspx
Refer to Download the Microsoft File Checksum Integrity Verifier to know how to check the checksum hash value.
2. Disable your Anti-Virus or Anti-Spyware software and be sure that your OS has been "patched" up - Update your computer (Windows) before install the VS.
3. Clean your %temp% folder and run the installer with Administrator permission.
Look the links to get more information:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/msdnforum/archive/2010/03/06/visual-studio-and-net-framework-installation-tips.aspx
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/vstudio/en-US/60f71a54-506e-4c70-be98-e993ce6d1ddf/visual-studio-installation-tips?forum=vssetup
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Visual Studio 2013 Express for Windows - InitializeComponent() does not contain a definition issue

Hi,
I have recently downloaded Visual Studio 2013 Express for Windows (Windows Store App version), with Update 1.
I create a blank app. I right-click on InitializeComponent() in the MainPage.xaml.cs and select Go To Definition. It brings me to the .g.i.cs file where this method resides.
I go into the designer for MainPage.xaml and create a grid of 2 rows and 2 columns (all at 1*). I add one button, doesn't matter where. I double click on that button to add a click method to MainPage.xaml.cs. Without entering anything into the button click
method, I scroll up and InitializeComponent() has an error and tells me there is not definition, even though I was looking at the definition a minute ago. I found I could unload the project and reload it and InitializeComponent() would have the definition
in the .g.i.cs file but as soon as I add another button click or anything else I run into the same error. It seems as if the .g.i.cs file is not automatically regenerating, or it is being deleted all together when the button click method is added to the xaml.cs
file.
Everything I have done up to this point is very vanilla. I installed VS '13 Express for Windows, didn't change any VS setting, created a project and ran into this issue. I installed Update 1 thinking there might be a fix from the update--no luck. The xaml
file Build Action is Page and the Xaml.cs file is Compile.
I have tried deleting the MainPage.xaml file, after the creation of a project, and adding a new MainPage file with the added templates VS wants to include, and I still run into the same issue.
I have searched for answers the past few days but haven't found anything that addresses my issue (most of what I found addresses VS '10 but their InitializeComponent() issues aren't the same as mine). Any help the MSDN community can provide would be
a great help. If worst comes to worst, I will re-install VS and see if that corrects it--this would be a last-ditch effort though.
Thank you for any help you may be able to provide

Intellisense has a bug in VS2013 where it doesn't recognize InitializeComponent when you start working on the XAML. My feeling is that if you try to compile this app, it will run fine (as long as there are no actual errors).
Matt Small - Microsoft Escalation Engineer - Forum Moderator
If my reply answers your question, please mark this post as answered.
NOTE: If I ask for code, please provide something that I can drop directly into a project and run (including XAML), or an actual application project. I'm trying to help a lot of people, so I don't have time to figure out weird snippets with undefined
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Sharepoint 2013 - Can I use Visual Studio 2012 express edition for web-parts and app parts?

I am new to sharepoint 2013. I want to develop the app and web parts using visual studio 2012 express edition. Can I use vs 2012 express edtion to create app and web parts for sharepoint 2013?

Unfortunately no, check this post:
http://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/questions/52338/sharepoint2013-development-with-vs2012-express
To build SharePoint 2013 webparts/apps you will need the 'Microsoft Office Developer Tools for Visual Studio 2012', which do not come as part of Visual Studio. The tools require Visual Studio 2012 Ultimate, Premium, or Professional.
The tools and prerequisites can be found here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/apps/fp123627.aspx
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Visual studio web express 2013 with update 4 downloading stuck

I am downloading Visual studio web express 2013 with update 4 and when acquiring KB2829760 it stuck. Then prompts that "Unable to locate package source".Please give your kind attention as this is highly important to fix and install.

Hi,
You could try downloading ISO file for visual studio express 2013 for web with update 4.
http://www.visualstudio.com/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs
Before install, please try verify the supplied DVD ISO checksum use this tool
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841290/en-us It will tell us the ISO's checksum number, you can use it to compare with the one listed on download page.
If the errors also occur, please use http://aka.ms/vscollect
to gather the installation logs. After using it, you will find vslogs.cab from %temp% folder. Please upload the file to
https://skydrive.live.com/
and share the link here. I will help you check your installation logs to know the reason of your issue.
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How to get standard Windows (7) title bars in Visual Studio 2013 Express?

With the "title bar" background color changing when active vs inactive like all my other Windows.
Using Win 7 in "Windows Classic" theme.

Hi sponge_bob_128,
>>How to get standard Windows (7) title bars in Visual Studio 2013 Express?
Based on your issue, could you please tell me more detailed message about your issue.
For example:
(1)What did you would like to do in the Visual Studio 2013 Express?
(2) If you want to develop a program like the "title bar" background color changing when active vs inactive from the VS2013 Express.
Generally, I know that when we set the theme as "Windows Classic" theme on the Windows 7 and then start two VS windows, it will show an active VS window like the following screen shot.
To further help you solve this issue, please tell me more detailed message for me.
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Why Visual Studio 2013 express edition always show repair or uninstall when I open it??

I don`t know why my Visual Studio 2013 express edition always show repair or uninstall when I open it??
I install it yesterday and it worked fine, but today when I open it, its says repair or uninstall all the time.... Anyone know why?
Hellpppp

Hi,
I think your VS may have been corrupted. I suggest you click "repair" to repair your VS.
If it can't solve your issue, please use ISO file to reinstall it.
If you used a web installer, please download the ISO file from the website.
http://search.microsoft.com/en-in/DownloadResults.aspx?q=Visual+Studio+Express+2013
Before you reinstall it,please use this tool
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841290 to verify hash of the ISO. Any discrepancy would indicate that the file was corrupted.
The sha1 value of ISO could be found in "Install Instructions".
If you have made sure your ISO file have no problem, please reinstall it.
If you have any further question, please feel free to let me know.
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Develop Text Input Service with Vistual Studio 2013 Express for Desktop

Dear All,
1 . Can we develop Text Input Service using TSF with Visual Studio 2013 Express?
2. How to deploy this text input service application onto PC or tablet? According to MS guideline(https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh967425.aspx), it seems we have to create an installer from Installsheild, then deploy this installer
to PC/tablet, but this is really inconvenient for debug purpose. Do we have other ways to deploy?

Hello,
>>1 . Can we develop Text Input Service using TSF with Visual Studio 2013 Express?
Since it is related with the Visual Studio, the VS forum is more proper for this question:
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/vstudio/en-US/home?category=visualstudio
>>but this is really inconvenient for debug purpose. Do we have other ways to deploy?
Since this is the official guideline, i think there could not be other approaches, or you could have a try with the ClickOnce whcih is easier than the installer:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/t71a733d.aspx
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How do i use directX in microsoft visual basic studio 2010 express ?

i am writing code to graph stock market prices using microsoft visual basic studio express
i want fast response (i do machine language) using directX
this is my problem
i have never used directX, and i have never used directX in visual basic studio
i followed a tutorial that went like this
Reference: Microsoft.DirectX
             Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D
             Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3DX
    Imports: Microsoft.DirectX
             Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D
             Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3DX
    Declare: Private D3Ddev As Device = Nothing
             Private D3Dpp As PresentParameters = Nothing
             Private DP As DisplayMode = Nothing
i found the reference dll's at C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\DirectX for Managed Code\1.0.2902.0
when i imported microsoft.directX.direct3DX i got error #1
namespace or type specified in the imports 'microsoft.directX.direct3DX' doesn't contain any public member or cannot be found...
the same error occurs wether i use direct3DX \1.0.2911.0 or \1.0.2902.0
when i built and ran, i got error #2
microsoft visual basic 2010 express is waiting for an operation to complete ...
it hangs and i have to soft reset ctrl-alt-del
error #3
when i reference
Microsoft.DirectX
Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D and
Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3DX
from C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\DirectX for Managed Code\1.0.2902.0,
all my declares work:
        D3Dpp = New PresentParameters()                             'Initialize
some stuff for the Presentation parameters
        D3Dpp.BackBufferFormat = DP.Format
        D3Dpp.BackBufferWidth = DP.Width
        D3Dpp.BackBufferHeight = DP.Height
        D3Dpp.SwapEffect = SwapEffect.Discard                       'There's flip, copy, and discard. Flip and Discard
are used most often.
        D3Dpp.PresentationInterval = PresentInterval.Immediate      'Present the scene immediately
but when i start debugging (f5), i get this error message:
mixed mode assembly is built against version 'v1.1.4322' of the runtime and cannot be loaded in the 4.0 runtime without additional configuration information
i dont fully understand the visual studio process, but i think 'mixed mode' means run and debug. two seperate app's
i know this is a long question, but the forums don't answer it properly
i want it answered concisly. i am running windows 7 basic, and this is my question
can somebody give me a dozen lines of directX code that will work with my system, so that i can at least draw a line using directX 2D and 3D ?
thanks everybody :)

Hi,
Thank you for your post.
I am afraid that the issue is out of support range of VS General Question forum which mainly discusses
WPF & SL designer, Visual Studio Guidance Automation Toolkit, Developer Documentation and Help System
and Visual Studio Editor.
Since your issue is related to DirectX, I suggest you consult on DirectX forum:
http://xboxforums.create.msdn.com/forums/ for better response.
Thanks,
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Registration Key for Visual Studio 2008 Express

When trying to register Visual Studio 2008 Express, I get directed to a page that no longer exists. How am I supposed to get a registration key for it?
I don't actually need the GUI, just the command line compiler. Is the compiler affected by the registration?
And I can not move to a newer version because of compatibility issues. The newest version that I can use is 2008.
Thanks.

When trying to register Visual Studio 2008 Express, I get directed to a page that no longer exists. How am I supposed to get a registration key for it?
I don't actually need the GUI, just the command line compiler. Is the compiler affected by the registration?
And I can not move to a newer version because of compatibility issues. The newest version that I can use is 2008.
You really have no choice. Visual Studio 2008 Express is no longer supported. It's time to move on.
The only way out, if you really really really can't evolve to a newer version (and I really question why you can't) is to purchase a retail version of Visual Studio 2008.

Having Trouble Installing Visual C# 2010 Express from ISO and from Web

I have Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1, and I am trying to install Microsoft Visual C# 2010 Express from the Web and also tried from the ISO. But, the installation program is stalling and then not installing the programs....any ideas on what I can
do to help with this install. Thanks.

Hello JWDog,
Please following the article below to collect logs:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2899270?wa=wsignin1.0
Download the
Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET Framework Log Collection tool
(http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=12493)
(collect.exe).
Run the collect.exe tool from the directory where you saved the tool.
The utility creates a compressed cabinet file of all the VS and .NET logs to %TEMP%\vslogs.cab.
Post the vslogs.cab file with some descriptions of your issue to the forum.
You can also use this page
https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/downloads/visual-studio-2013-iso-sha1-vs to verify your ISO checksum.
In my point of view, the error of the setup crash may need to check the following:
Verify that you have installed all your Windows Updates
Verify that you have disabled any anti-virus software
Verify that your OS is update to date, for example, if you are using Win 7 please remember to update to Win 7 SP1.
Best regards,
Barry
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How to connect to oracle database from visual basic 2010 express edition

I have installed visual basic 2010 express edition on windows xp. But visual basic 2010 express edition supports Microsoft sql server database file,Microsoft sql server compact 3.5, Microsoft access database file. I want to connect to oracle database from visual basic 2010 express edition. So what drivers are required and how to do connectivity?

Hello,
I wasn't clear on what you were using to make the connection. I had a look in Visual Studio 2010 (don't have express to test sorry).
I think you mean the Data Sources available under the menu Data-> Datasources. this seems to match the description you give when I
look at the list of datasource options.
In here you can make ODBC connections via the Microsoft .net Data Provider .
If you select ODBC as a datasource you can see listed the DSN's you created - for example I see 2 which use the Oracle ODBC driver.
This assumes you installed an Oracle Client + the oracle version of the ODBC driver (comes with the oracle client).
Once you created a server connection then you should see it in the server explorer.
You can also download the Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio which is an add on for VS.
** I suspect this is only for VS 2010 and I didn't see that Express was supported.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/visual-studio/overview/index-097110.html
Let me know if that helps.
John

Team Foundation Server 2013 Express licensing issues - error TF400409

We've installed Team Foundation Server Express 2013 update 3. When I go to a project/team and attempt to use the Backlog or Task Board functions under Work, or use the Team Rooms I get the following error message:
TF400409 You do not have licensing rights to access this feature: Backlog and sprint planning tools
TF400409 You do not have licensing rights to access this feature: Agile boards
TF400409 You do not have licensing rights to access this feature: Team Rooms
Are these features truly not included with the Express version of TFS or is something wrong with our install?

Hi Dave,
Thanks for your reply.
I checked and confirmed in TFS Express, as you said, there’s no the Access level feature in TFS 2013 Express Web Access, and TFS 2013 Express not support the backlog/sprint planning, Agile task board and Team room, it’s by design.
You can download VS 2013 document from
here, and check the Client Licensing Requirement for Team Foundation Server section in this document for more information.
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Windows 8.1 won't boot after VS 2013 express for windows (metro) installation

I have purchased HP Pavilion e115sm with AMD A-10 processor and 12GB of RAM notebook, installed windows 8.1 on it, i updated windows with "windows update" and installed all drivers needed. After that, i have tried to install VS 2013 express
for windows (metro). VS installation asked to restart windows after, so that some updates or whatever can be installed.
After restart, i just got windows logo with dots rotating and got stuck on that for several hours.
I turned it of after several hours, delete all partitions on disk, recreated them again and reinstalled windows with all updates. I tried to install VS again, but got same "logo screen" with rotating dots again for several hours...
Can someone help me with this?

Hi,
Would you please first check if the system can startup into Safe mode?
Then, please try the startup repair in Advanced menu after you boot your computer via installation media.
How Run "Automatic Repair" to Fix Startup Issues in Windows 8 and 8.1
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2843-automatic-repair-run-windows-8-a.html
Then, if the issue still persists, try to boot PC in WinRE, and enter command prompt to run following commands:
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcd
Detailed steps, please refer to this link:
Windows 8 Boot Issues? Try Fixing the Master Boot Record (MBR) or Boot Configuration Data (BCD)
http://www.techspot.com/guides/630-windows-8-boot-fix/
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Comparison chart (Studio vs Express)

Hi,
I'm using Logic Express v7 yet, but consider upgrading to either Studio or Express v8. I remember there was a nice feature comparison chart for Pro v7 vs Express v7. I couldn't find this for the new versions. Did anyone else?
Thanks,
koepernikus

Hey koepernikus,
have a look at this :
Topic : Do I Need Pro, or Will Express Do?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5338263&#5338263
Might found a bit of info...
Cheers.
V.

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