Visual studio 2005 in 64-bit vista

yesh95 · **Visual studio 2005 in 64-bit vista -** 02-09-2010, 03:07 PM

hi folks,

I have a vista home pre 64 bit os. I tried to install visual studio 2005 standard edition but i am unable to install as visual studio 2005 is 32-bit supported and my os is 64-bit. Please help overcome this problem.

Thank you

cri7ica1z · 02-09-2010, 03:27 PM

It's not possible, unless they have a 64 bit release, alternatively you could just downgrade to 32 bit :\

pinocytosis · 02-09-2010, 03:55 PM

try visual studio 2008?
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that's the "demo". unlock the full features by going to add/remove programs, vs2008, repair, add serial key (or something like that, I forgot the exact name).
Use key XMQ2Y4T3V6XJ48YD3K2V6C4WT

yesh95 · 02-09-2010, 04:03 PM

i was googling about this and found out about WOW64(window on window)..... it is suppose to make 32-bit supported softwares run on 64-bit OS.... I did not quite understand this... anyone have any idea about this??

FenRirFX · 02-09-2010, 05:46 PM

there is a way.. first you need to install the, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

^ in order to install the SQL Server 2005

next install regularly the [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] which is needed for running Visual Studio 05

^ if these steps succeed continue with installing Visual Studio 2005

good luck!

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turb0brat · 02-09-2010, 11:15 PM

It definitely will work. It's what I use at work. I remember having trouble with the SQL server install too. The other thing was to apply the service packs after installing:

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and SQL Server 2005 needs at least [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Finally when you open VS2005 you will need to set it to open with 'run as administrator' or at least I had to.

tarsonis01 · 02-10-2010, 10:29 PM

firstly 64 bit os do have some support for 32 bit applications.
Vista has some support but if you are not getting the Visual studio 2005 to work , you can use 2008( it works perfectly on vista) or download Visual studio 2010 RC1