Microsoft Visual C++ Express Edition lets you use Visual C++ to craft robust code for both Windows and the .NET Common Language Runtime (CLR). You can use various CLR and .NET Framework features, such as garbage collection, exceptions, and Windows Forms, directly in your C++ code.

You can also use Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition to compile sources and libraries that incorporate modern and advanced C++ features. Visual C++ conforms to several standards, including ISO C++, Ecma C++/CLI, IEEE floating point, and more.

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