Visual C++ installation Prompts me for CD

[Al6200]

I tried to install Visual C++ express, which according to the site is a free download.

But when I install the installer prompts me to insert CD 1.

I've tried the download and installation 3 times, and its happened each time. WHY! WHY?!?

[kirupa]

What does the installation window title say when you are attempting to install? Is it something along the lines of "Visual C++ Express" install or something along the lines of "Visual Studio 2005..." install?

[Al6200]

The window's label is Visual C++ express.

Okay, I download the tiny little downloader/installer program. It downloads .NET framework and Visual C++ express.

Then it begins the installation. About 1/3 the way through, it asks me to insert CD 1. And its looking for dotnetfx.exe

I'm 100% I'm installing Visual C++ express, as I very clearly pressed on the proper link. As well, the window's label clearly states Visual C++ express.

[Al6200]

Btw,

Kirupa, your location thing says: msft.redmond();

However, wouldn't redmond be a property of the msft class, not a method of it? So I really can't see why you're calling the redmond function...

[Al6200]

Got any ideas Kirupa?

Here is a pic of what happens:

http://denvish.net/ulf/1156457114_frustration.png

[kirupa]

Strange. Install the .NET Framework 2.0 first (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en) and then install VC# Express :)

[Al6200]

How do I install Visual C++/C# independently of .NET framework? Thanks though! I'll try it.


I don't see why redmond would be a method of the class Msft. Rather, it would more logically be a property.

[Al6200]

Heh, I figured it out.

Thanks Kirupa! *Waits patiently for .5gb to dl*