Visual Studio 2010 Conflict with Studio 2008 and Below
Posted by Joshua | Posted in .NET, Programming | Posted on 28-12-2009
Tags: SQL Server, Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010, Visual Studio 2010 Beta, VS 2008, VS 2010 Beta
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So I decided to install another Windows XP virtual machine on my Ubuntu host workstation. I wanted to try out the new Visual Studio 2010, which I did for a couple of days then went to install Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Management Studio/Client Tools. Long story short… Nothing would install.
VS 2010 first off made some odd upgrades, but also installed .NET Framework 4.0 which is utilized in 2010 suite. After hours (almost 
I finally gave up. I tried using the Web Platform installer, I tried using plain MSI files, I tried every express version you could download instead of the full editions and nothing would finish installing.
Install logs were clean, the only sign was the installer tell me that it was rolling back the installation. After 1 full wasted day I finally cleared the virtual host, installed all the Windows Service Packs and updates and then installed VS 2008 and SQL Server without a single complaint.
Now before any one says it. Yes, it’s a chance you take when installing Beta Products, but honestly, if Microsoft is serious about letting developers test their products, they should play nice with older versions.