Vs Express 2013 ^new^ Jun 2026

The workhorse for traditional Win32 development, supporting C#, VB.NET, and C++ for standard desktop software.

Due to modern security protocols, logging into the software may fail. A common fix involves forcing TLS 1.2 by modifying the registry (e.g., adding SchUseStrongCrypto to the .NET Framework registry path). vs express 2013

: Retired . Support for all editions officially ended on April 9, 2024 The workhorse for traditional Win32 development

Dedicated to building "Store Apps" for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone. The Main Frustrations: Siloed Work: vs express 2013

: Specifically designed for building Windows 8.1 "Store" apps. Key Capabilities and Limitations