Using Visual Basic 2010 Express Version
Studio vs Express For most purposes irrespective the version of Visual Studio the express version is sufficient. The latest version 2013 can be downloaded from microsoft.com Download and install and register for free.
Opening Visual Studio-Express Click file open and select project
Opening Visual Studio-Express Choose any name- I used first you may too. Select empty project and hit OK
Opening Visual Studio-Express Right click on Source files and choose add and new item
Opening Visual Studio-Express Type hello in the name box and choose C++ file and hit add
Opening Visual Studio-Express Type your program and hit on the green arrow. The debugger is for troubleshooting.