Problems Installing Visual C++ on Vista 64 bit

Question

Hi,

I'm trying to install Visual Studio Express 2010 C++ in a Vista 64 bit machine with SP1.

I get the msg cannot install VC 9.0

I also noticed the requirement states I need SP2. But I got an error msg installing SP2.

So two questions. Will SP2 get rid of the VC9.0 error. IF not, what else do I have to do?

 

If so, how do I get SP2 to install?

 

Thanks,

Mike

Answer 1

 

Are you getting error for install Windows OS Service Pack or Visual studio Express Service pack?

 

VS Service pack can't install without Visual studio express.  But, Visual studio might expect for install Windows Service pack.

You can check the requirements in http://www.microsoft.com/express/Support/

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Thanks and Regards Selvam http://www15.brinkster.com/selvamselvam/

Answer 2

Hi Mike,

According to your description, it seems  that this thread is about Visual Studio installation. So I will move it to the correct forum for better support. Thanks for your understanding. If anything is unclear, please feel free and let me know.

 

Best  Regards,

Rob

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Answer 3

I believe your core issue is not having SP2 for Vista installed. As you say you attempted to install SP2 and failed, you should post that issue in the Windows Vista support forums, here:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista

Once you have that issue resolved, retry the VC++ Express installation and discuss issues (if any) with that here.