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Compile your First C++ Application with Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition

By David Bolton, About.com

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Create a new Project

Run VC++ 2005 Express Edition. Wait a few seconds while it connects to the internet and updates the latest news.

Now click the menu entry File -- New Project. You should see the popup box as shown above. On the Project types tree select CLR (Circle #1) and in the Templates box select Windows Forms Aplication. (Circle #2)

In the Name box ( Circle #3) type in HelloWorld and click the OK button.

On the next page : Learn about the toolbox.

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