Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express Prerequisites

The followings are necessary, if you want to install Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express in your system


System Requirements
1.1 Supported Architectures

• x86
• x64 (WOW)

1.2 Supported Operating Systems

• Windows XP (x86) with Service Pack 3 - all editions except Starter Edition
• Windows Vista (x86 & x64) with Service Pack 2 - all editions except Starter Edition
• Windows 7 (x86 and x64)
• Windows Server 2003 (x86 & x64) with Service Pack 2 - all editions
• Users must install MSXML6 if it is not already present.
• Windows Server 2003 R2 (x86 and x64) - all editions
• Windows Server 2008 (x86 and x64) with Service Pack 2 - all editions
• Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) - all editions

1.3 Hardware Requirements

• 1.6 GHz or faster processor
• 1024 MB RAM (1.5 GB if running on a virtual machine)
• 3 GB of available hard-disk space
• 5400 RPM hard-disk drive
• DirectX 9-capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
• DVD-ROM drive