C++ on Windows 8 Question...

Question

I am beginning to learn some C++.  I am hoping to find a free or inexpensive

C++ product to be used on Wndows 8 (64-bit)... will visual c++ 2010 express work on windows 8?  What other C++ products will work on Windows 8? ... Thanks... Rich

Answer 1

"will visual c++ 2010 express work on windows 8"

Yes but you should use the 2012 (desktop) version instead: http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/downloads#d-express-windows-desktop

Answer 2

Thanks so much... is Visual Studio 2012 Express free

or do I need to pay for it say after 30 days?....

I am concerned as I am a beginner with C++ and am not ready

to invest a large amount in a C++ product yet... Thanks... Rich

Answer 3

"or do I need to pay for it say after 30 days?.... "

No. You do need to register it but registration is free.