Visual Studio Express - Free

Looks like Microsoft is getting into giving away “light” versions of their Visual Studio products.

Windows Development

Learn how the Visual Studio Express Editions can help you create fun, cool projects that run on your Windows desktop client.

Web Development

Want to create interactive web sites, blogs and online portals to share with friends and family? Visual Web Developer Express Edition makes it easy.

Game Development

Gaming doesn't have to be a player-only experience. Find out how you can create your own games or mod your favorite game using the Visual Studio Express Editions and XNA Game Studio Express.

Database Development

Data storage and persistence is a must-have capability whether you're building a Windows application or a dynamic Website. SQL Server Express Edition is a powerful and easy-to-use database to complement each Visual Studio Express Edition.