Instructions for Downloading and Installing Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition

This is the source of the first application.

// ex1.cpp : Defines the entry point for the console application.
//

#include "stdafx.h"
#include <iostream>

int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
{
   std::cout << "Hello World" << std::endl;
   return 0;
}

On the next page you'll see the default empty program. You can add the above lines manually or in the Visual C++ editor do a Select All (click Ctrl + A) then press delete to wipe out the lines. Now select the text above, do Ctrl+ C to copy it and then in the editor do Ctrl + V to paste it.

On the next page : Compile the program and run it.