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We have a server that has VS2008 (which I'm aware is no longer supported). The server is actually set to be decommissioned and programs moved, but not quickly enough. We have an exe that runs currently there using VS2008 but the updated exe which has the same function is created using VS2019. Just wondering if VS2019 exe will run in the VS2008 environment. I have been Googling for a bit and can't find an answer so far. I did find that I can run two versions of VS side by side.
Actually, as I'm writing, I am thinking that the current exe (built on VS2015, I believe) is running fine in the VS2008 environment. And if the most current VS update is 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, maybe the VS2008 version will work ok for VS2019 exe as well?
Total newb here so I hope this makes sense.
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Hello @Suzanne H,
Generally, after you finish developing and packaging/publishing your application, there’s no relationship between your application and Visual Studio. About running your application, it depends on itself, the runtime, the based framework, the system environment, and its system requirements.
Your program should run regardless. There is no dependency to have a visual studio installed.
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Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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