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Uninstall VS 2003 before setting up VS 2005?

Bob Delaney
7/19/2006 1:33:58 PM

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I am sure this queston is asked from time to time, but I have scrolled
through this newsgroup, and cannot see it asked or answered recently.
I am running a stable copy of Visual Studio 2003. I am planning to upgrade
to VS 2005. I don't need, or wish to keep, VS 2003 on my machine. I'd rather
not do a rebuild of my hard disk.
I assume that I ought to remove VS 2003 and reboot before instaling VS 2005.
Can someone pass along a few tips for a path to a smooth migration from VS
2003 to VS 2005? I am running Win XP Pro with MS Office 2003 and all service
packs up to date. Thanks in advance from a former Win XP MVP.
Bob Delaney
Mississauga, Ontario

Re: Uninstall VS 2003 before setting up VS 2005?

Andrew
7/19/2006 3:38:47 PM

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Hi Bob,

You can install VS 2005 without removing VS 2003 no problem. A number of us
here have both VS 2003 .NET Enterprise Architect and VS 2005 Team Edition
for Software Developers installed on the same machines.. And I'm sure I've
seen other say it's ok as well.

Cheers

Re: Uninstall VS 2003 before setting up VS 2005?

pvdg42
7/20/2006 7:42:31 AM

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Andrew is correct.
VS .NET 2003 and VS 2005 are separate products and can be installed
side-by-side on a single PC. There is no need to remove VS .NET 2003 at all.
You will also have two versions of the .NET Framework installed, v1.1 and
v2.
Having both, until you have converted any ongoing projects, provides the
smoothest transition.
We have classrooms and labs full of PC's with both VS .NET 2003 and VS 2005
installed. No issues noted.

--
Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
Jack of all trades, master of none.

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