Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition for Windows

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Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

Visual Studio Standard Edition is a professional tool for building data-focused client, n-tier, and rich web applications with multiple language support.

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Pros
- Build line-of-business applications
- Supports Visual Basic, C#, C++, and J#
- Targets Windows, Web, and mobile applications
- Drag-and-drop visual designers
- First-class code editing and debugging environment
Cons
- Primarily for entry-level professionals

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 9, 2008

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 8.0.50727.762

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: 192MB RAM,2 GB HDD space

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Total Downloads: 306,307

Downloads Last Week: 21

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User Reviews

2.9/5

7 User Votes

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C. Scott JacksonOctober 25, 2014
Pros
The link to MS works.
Cons
After reading comments from the kids and hackers, who have never had real education in software design and professionalism, and only know how to whine and complain, I tried this myself. I chatted with "Pearl" (quotes theirs), the live chat technician could only offer 2013 version for $499.00. There is nothing free on the MS site, except patches and updates.
Summary
One has to delve into the free software sites, and deal with malware, to receive this type of software for free. Its the nature of the beast; you get that for which you pay.
Microsoft needs to introduce Visual Basic 6.0 back
JhonOrionJanuary 9, 2014
Pros
Microsoft needs to introduce Visual Basic 6.0 back to the market ! Nobody likes .NET Framework dependent programs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VB6 is the most powerful programming language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We do not like VB .NET or the dependence of .NET Framework! Also, we will not port anything from VB6 to VB.NET. Visual Vasic 6.0 is here to stay!
Cons
Microsoft needs to introduce Visual Basic 6.0 back to the market ! Nobody likes .NET Framework dependent programs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VB6 is the most powerful programming language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We do not like VB .NET or the dependence of .NET Framework! Also, we will not port anything from VB6 to VB.NET. Visual Vasic 6.0 is here to stay!
Summary
Microsoft needs to introduce Visual Basic 6.0 back to the market ! Nobody likes .NET Framework dependent programs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VB6 is the most powerful programming language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We do not like VB .NET or the dependence of .NET Framework! Also, we will not port anything from VB6 to VB.NET. Visual Vasic 6.0 is here to stay!
You are cheaters ... non-free
ant_papNovember 26, 2013
Pros
You are cheaters ... non-free
Cons
You are cheaters ... non-free
Summary
You are cheaters ... non-free
FALSE ADVERTISING
brain-BJanuary 22, 2011
Pros
NOTHING TO SAY POSITIVE....JUST AS BAD AS MICROSOFT for BIDS
Cons
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Summary
KOOOOL software
zany65November 30, 2010
Pros
Very goood
Cons
Yes this is very good
Summary
it is very help ful in geting info
b-niranjanJanuary 28, 2009
Pros
it helps in fast connection
Cons
it take time to download
Summary
all round it is vwry good

Developer’s Description

Construct data-focused client apps, n-tier apps, and rich Web applications.

Visual Studio Standard Edition is a powerful, entry-level professional development tool that can help you easily construct data-focused client applications, n-tier applications (Connected Systems) using Web services, and rich Web applications.Features

Build line-of-business applications
Use your choice of programming languages: Visual Basic, C#, C++, and J#.
Target Windows, Web, and mobile applications
Take advantage of drag-and-drop visual designers, and a first-class code editing and debugging environment.
Create client/server applications
Use Web services and integrated design tools to access remote data.
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