Visual Basic Express 2010 HELP

[stuartg]

I have just installed Visual Basic Express 2010 and when I try to open it I get an error message saying that "this operation can not be performed". has anyone ever seen or experienced this?

 

[Layback Bear]

Where did you get Visual Basic Express 2010 from? Which Visual Basic Express 2010 did you get? What method did you use to download?
Could you post the web site you got it from?

 

[stuartg]

I believe I downloaded it here Microsoft Home Page | Devices and Servicesvisualstudio/eng/.../visual-studio-2010-express

 

[stuartg]

Download | Microsoft Visual Studio 2012

 

[Layback Bear]

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This web installer downloads and installs Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1. An Internet connection is required during installation. See the ‘Additional Information’ section below for alternative (ISO) download options. Please Note: This installer is for all editions of Visual Studio 2010 (Express, Professional, Premium, Ultimate, Test Professional).

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Version: 2010 SP1 Date published: 3/3/2011 Change language:

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Overview

This download installs Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 (SP1). This service pack release addresses issues that were found through a combination of customer and partner feedback, as well as internal testing. These service packs offer Visual Studio users improvements in responsiveness and stability, as well as completes some high-impact scenarios requested by customers. The full list of updates included in this service pack can be found here.

Important:

• Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 (SP1) will upgrade all editions and languages of Visual Studio 2010 you have already installed. If you install any other editions or languages of Visual Studio 2010 after SP1, you must reapply SP1.
• If you installed Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 Beta, you should not uninstall it before installing this release of SP1.
• Prior to installation, you should carefully review the readme to be aware of any known issues with this release.
• The install may take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes based on your hardware, Visual Studio SKUs installed, download speed and other factors. In some cases it will take longer than 90 minutes - it is recommended that you close other applications to prevent rollback/retry cycles, which can add significant time. More Information
• Please Note: This installer is for all editions of Visual Studio 2010 (Express, Professional, Premium, Ultimate, Test Professional).

 

[Layback Bear]

This would also help us help you now and later.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

 

[stuartg]

tried installing but there was a fatal error message and it wouldnt download.

 

[Layback Bear]

Tried to download what?
What was the error message?
Did you verify that your computer meets the specs?
Please install you specs as requested. It will help us help you.