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Samples and Starter Kits
These Samples and Starter Kits are fully functional sample applications. Each sample is complete and well-documented so that you can get started right away!

Visual Studio Express Registration Benefits
Visual Studio Express Registration Benefits include many resources and benefits to ensure that you have a great experience with Express edition products.

Vista P2P Toolkit
The Vista P2P Toolkit allows you to create cool, fun peer-to-peer applications with no lines of code necessary!

Coding4Fun
Like to take things apart to see how they work? Check out the Coding4Fun columns to learn all about cool and fun software projects using the Visual Studio Express Editions.

Tips & Tricks

Customizing the Visual Studio Express Editions
Customizing Visual Studio Express Edition is fun and easy. You can change the colors, remove and add toolbars, and more.

ClickOnce Deployment
Learn how to deploy your applications using the ClickOnce technology.

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Tier One: Windows Development

In the first tier, learn about the foundations of Windows development. You’ll also discover many features of Visual C#, Visual Basic, and Visual C++, and the corresponding Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions. Then, write your first Visual Basic program. Finally, depending on your knowledge level, you may want to follow the Bits & Bytes series to learn computer basics.