Evaluate Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition today

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition enables developers and teams to create outstanding user experiences and break through productivity challenges. Register to download the 90-day trial and SP1 software with a guided evaluation experience, and receive access to technical resources specifically selected for developers to help guide you through the evaluation experience.

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Note: You must have Visual Studio 2008 Pro installed prior to downloading the SP1 software

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Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition

The Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition trial and SP1 software are available for download in the following languages:

Chinese (Standard), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish