Your question request a comparison between apples and Pears. C++ is a programming language. Microsoft Visual C++ Express is one of many development tools that you can use to create programs using the C++ programming language.
Microsoft Visual C++ Express supports native C++ development, and supports development in 'managed C++,' a Microsoft-specific derivative of the C++ language, aimed specifically at the .NET platform.
The Express edition of C++ does not require a serial code. It is free.
The express edition of Microsoft Visual C++ is free. The non express editions range in price between a few hundred dollars US to tens of thousands of dollars US depending on team integration and technical support.
There are several free implementations of C++. One of them is Microsoft's express versions of Visual Studio. See the Related Link below for more information.
By the looks of it, you can't download VB6 anymore, as this item has been discontinued. Plus VB6 was a commercial product - so you won't get it for free, however you may find it for a cheap price on eBay. You can download VB6 for free if your school is among the ones with agreement with Microsoft. Please note, the download would be for educational purposes only. You can get Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition or Visual Basic 2010 Beta 2 for free here: http://www.microsoft.com/express/vb/default.aspx
The term "expansion of MFC" is meaningless. Note that the Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) library has nothing to do with C++. The MFC is a library designed by Microsoft for use in Microsoft Visual C++.
Yes, it can.
Use the Microsoft support website to locate the error message and the solution to the error.
The express edition's C++ implementation is no different to the visual studio implementation. It is the exact same language.
No. Visual C++ Express is free, but Visual Studio C++ must be bought. The Express edition is a subset of the Studio release.
The Express edition of C++ does not require a serial code. It is free.
Dev c++ is a good tool, but it's outdated. VS is the best for software development especially with shareware license.
Microsoft developed Visual C++.
Try using Microsoft Visual Studio Express Edition (http://www.microsoft.com/express/Windows/). It's free and it's relatively easy to use.
Yes. Microsoft Visual C++ is the correct name, but it is often abbreviated to MSVC++ or just VC++. They are all the same.
There are several C++ development environments that you can download. Some are free, some are not free. The most popular for the Windows environment is Microsoft Visual Studio. It is available in various paid, as well as free (express) editions. Take a look at www dot microsoft dot com/visualstudio/en-us/products/2010-editions/express. You can also get to the paid versions from here, as well as download a 90 day trial edition of the $549 professional edition.
The express edition of Microsoft Visual C++ is free. The non express editions range in price between a few hundred dollars US to tens of thousands of dollars US depending on team integration and technical support.
Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 was the 6th incarnation of Microsoft Visual C++ 32-bit, released in 1998. Other than supporting legacy Windows software there is no real need for it these days. It has been surpassed several times over by Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 with Microsoft Visual Studio 11 currently in beta as of April 2012.