Visual C++ 2008 Express Download Link Dead?

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the programming class I am currently taking uses Visual C++ 2008, and to work from home, we have the option of getting the express edition. I can't find the download link anywhere on the website, and the Microsoft support was absolutely no help. I also looked into just using Visual C++ 2010 but I heard there isn't much of a chance for compatability to work. If anyone has information on where I can get the Visual Studio 2008 express ISO or the C++ 2008 express download seperately, then let me know.

Express is always updated as soon as new version of VS becomes available. Old versions are removed. VS2012 is current. Talk to your teacher about it. — Hans Passant, Mar 10 '13 at 03:50
if you need binary compatibility with visual c++ 2008 for some reason, [windows sdk 7.1](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=18950) has visual c++ 2008, but you won't get an IDE with that — Stephen Lin, Mar 10 '13 at 03:59
Nowdays, there also a [_Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler for Python 2.7_](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44266). — martineau, Jan 29 '15 at 14:59
Unfortunately @martineau's link no longer works. It links to an existing page but then the download links don't work. (Thanks as always, Microsoft.) — tripleee, Nov 11 '19 at 12:33
@tripleee: The link and download still work for me on 2019-11-11. I just tried it again and did a full download of the 83.8 MB pre-selected English language version just completed. — martineau, Nov 11 '19 at 17:37
@martineau Sorry for the false alarm. It definitely said "This download is no longer available" earlier today, but I was able to fetch it now. — tripleee, Nov 11 '19 at 19:44

score 206 · Answer 1 · edited Nov 29 '16 at 21:23

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Direct link no more working for 2008.

Just VS 2008 Express

https://download.microsoft.com/download/8/B/5/8B5804AD-4990-40D0-A6AA-CE894CBBB3DC/VS2008ExpressENUX1397868.iso

VS 2008 Express SP1

https://download.microsoft.com/download/E/8/E/E8EEB394-7F42-4963-A2D8-29559B738298/VS2008ExpressWithSP1ENUX1504728.iso

edited Nov 29 '16 at 21:23

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Thank you for the help! I've been searching for this for hours... – MartyMacGyver Jun 19 '13 at 03:18
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The OP question may have been considered "off topic", but Nayana's answer was precisely what some of us needed to see. – Michael Feb 12 '14 at 16:38
I'd like to add my thanks to the list. I needed this badly. – Wyatt Ward Aug 03 '14 at 19:07
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That link seems to not work, but this one does as of October 2014 - http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/B/5/8B5804AD-4990-40D0-A6AA-CE894CBBB3DC/VS2008ExpressENUX1397868.iso – Rob Oct 03 '14 at 14:32
Thank you. What is the difference between these two? – Rasool Jan 23 '15 at 10:23
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@Rasoolll the second link is more up-to-date than the first. the first is the original release, the second is that with service pack 1. – Wyatt Ward May 29 '15 at 21:59
@Wyatt8740Thanks for metioning that :) – Rasool May 31 '15 at 15:46

score 84 · Answer 2 · edited May 12 '13 at 06:25

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You can download Visual Studio C++ 2008 from this link: Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express with SP1

edited May 12 '13 at 06:25

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is that express edition? – Cheers and hth. - Alf Mar 10 '13 at 04:37
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Yes, this starts the 2008 Express installation. – MartyMacGyver Jun 19 '13 at 03:23
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Thankyou. Note that it's also available at an https link: https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=7729279 . (Stack Overflow suppresses the "https" in the link text.) – Daira Hopwood Oct 27 '14 at 17:08
these links are dead – qleoz12 Dec 13 '21 at 18:40

Visual C++ 2008 Express Download Link Dead?

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