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This article is part two of an introduction to Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. It covers how to navigate through the different menus and tools. It specifically covers Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express Edition. Read along to learn how to write a very simple Hello World application using Windows Forms.

Use this macro to generate backups from Microsoft Visual Studio solution's context menu

The VB and C# programming teams have merged and you'll start to notice capability features--like Lambda Expressions and automatic properties--that are more similar in these two languages, but both languages are suited for the same kinds of software development.

Earlier this week, Microsoft released Visual Studio 2010. This article, by Scott Mitchell, looks at several new and exciting features in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.

Learn about the new database development features in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.

Paul Kimmel writes about his favorite top ten new features that are being rolled out with this recent Microsoft update of Visual Basic.

In preparation for the official release of Visual Studio 2010, the software giant is brewing up deals for loyal users that let them buy the new package at a discount as well as to get a new subscription for MSDN.

Learn to use CodeRush in Microsoft Visual Studio to write code faster and easier than ever before.

This article compares the performance of using a Web Service proxy class created by Visual Studio vs. a custom created class.

In this article you'll explore the notable features of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional Edition.

After delaying rollout plans for March, Microsoft reschedules.

Developer feedback extends beta for quality reasons.

Latest development in antitrust settlement may let Microsoft resume charging licensing fees.

Add ultimate flexibility and power to your programs with function parameters and Lambda Expressions.

Use Visual Basic .NET to create an Autorun menu, through the use of HTA, JavaScript and VBScript.

Learn three industry trends that are influencing the next releases of C# and Visual Basic.

Respond to every HTTP request. Just implement event handlers or an IHttpModule (which is a cool way to write a re-deployable solution for multiple projects).

Take a look at the various features of Visual Studio for working with WPF.

How do I hide the unneeded features? Don't cut corners just because people are cutting budgets and staff.

Do you know what your variable's type is? If not, then VB "10" might! Visual Basic "10" is adding Type Inference.

Learn how to change all the mouse settings through the use of your Visual Basic program and the Registry.

Learn to create an application that can set and apply most TaskBar settings.

The way you interact with a personal computing device is changing and is about to change even more with lots of touching and even a little hidden video.

Learn how to disable Vista's virtualization for your application.