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.NET Forum / Visual Studio.NET / General / July 2008Uninstalling old version of VS
I'm currently running Visual Studio 2005, which I installed as an upgrade to VS 2003. I had expected that the VS 2003 IDE would be uninstalled when I upgraded, but it wasn't. Is it safe to just go through Control Panel and uninstall VS 2003? I have no further use for it and it's just consuming disk space right now. I am, however, nervous about damaging the VS 2005 installation. I'm also considering VS 2008 (when I can afford it - my employers don't fund this kind of stuff) and was wondering what the 'right' way was to go about installing the upgrade... do I install VS2008 and then uninstall VS2005 or should I uninstall VS2005 before I install VS2008? Thanks Steve > I'm currently running Visual Studio 2005, which I installed as an upgrade > to VS 2003. I had expected that the VS 2003 IDE would be uninstalled when [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Thanks > Steve Although you purchased the upgrade version of VS 2005, VS .NET 2003 and VS 2005 are separate products. You've probably already noticed that each version has its own directory structure. So, yes, you can uninstall VS .NET 2003. You may, however, want to keep the .NET Framework version that installed with it (v 1.1) in case you have some apps that require that version. Same is true for VS 2008, but the upgrade installer will probably check for a qualifying product. I'd suggest installing VS 2008, then uninstalling VS 2005. >> I'm currently running Visual Studio 2005, which I installed as an upgrade >> to VS 2003. I had expected that the VS 2003 IDE would be uninstalled when [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > for a qualifying product. I'd suggest installing VS 2008, then > uninstalling VS 2005. Much appreciated. My main concern was whether my existing 2005 would be 'damaged' by the 2003 uninstall. I'll give it a try and see what happens. Thanks Steve > Much appreciated. My main concern was whether my existing 2005 would be > 'damaged' by the 2003 uninstall. I'll give it a try and see what happens. > > Thanks > Steve You should not have issues. Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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