Visual Studio 2013 Update 3

The Discussion

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  The update 3 install now link is pointing at update 2. (VS2013.2.exe)
  
  http://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/downloads/download-visual-studio-vs#d-visual-studio-2013-update
  

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  @Mark

  Thank you for reporting that, we submitted a fix already for this issue it just takes a little time to propagate. sorry about that.

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  Still no VS2013 Update 3 at the links provided above. All of the above links take you to VS2013 Update 2.

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  @Greymarch

  I hate to say this but it just takes time to fix a broken link since it has to propagate, it should be working shortly. Really sorry for your issues

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  Nice and thanks 

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  Are there any limitations developing mobile apps, using VS2013 Update 3, on a windows 7 PC as opposed to windows 8.1 PC? If so, what are they?

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  @bitFlinger: You need Windows 8 to build Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 apps. See the requirements for the Phone emulator here. To build Windows 8 apps, you could use a Win 8 VM. But that won't work for Phone apps.

  You can build iOS and Android apps with the Xamarin tools on both Windows 7 and 8.

  Robert

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  Robert (Part 1 of 2),

  I'm a bit confused. Based on the following excerpts, it seems like VS2013 update 3/CTP2 addressed developing windows 8.1 store apps on windows 7 machines:

  - Today, we are releasing an updated CTP2 of the Multi-Device Hybrid Apps tools. CTP2 includes support for developers on Windows 7 desktops, debugging support for Android <4.4 and across-the-board quality, reliability and performance improvements. REF https://blogs.msdn.com/b/somasegar/archive/2014/07/18/visual-studio-2013-update-3.aspx

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  Robert (Part 2 of 2),

  - Support for Windows 7 and 8. According to our data, nearly 15% of developers who attempt to install the Cordova extension are using Windows 7 or 8. Prior to this release, those developers would have had to upgrade to Windows 8.1 – which isn't always convenient or even possible in an enterprise environment. So, starting with CTP 2.0, developers running Windows 7+ (including Windows Server 2012 R2) can install and use the same toolset previously available only on Windows 8.1. REF: https://blogs.msdn.com/b/visualstudio/archive/2014/08/04/apache-cordova-tooling-update-with-support-for-windows-7.aspx

  What is the point of the toolkit without VS?

  Therefore, Can someone clarify if you can develop HTML5/CSS/JS windows 8.1 store apps using VS2013 on a windows 7 development box. If possible, are there any limitations?

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  @bitFlinger: With the Cordova extension, you can build Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, iOS and Android apps. To build Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 apps, you have to be running Windows 8. If you have Windows 7, you could only build iOS and Android apps.  

  Robert

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  Don't install it, it break Web Deploy https://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/feedbackdetail/view/939279
  
  edit: this solve problem: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/15173618/the-web-publishing-extension-is-not-installed-which-is-required-to-publish/25192811#25192811

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  Great Job, thanks!

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  @AdamWyzgol: Thanks for making sure folks are aware of this Adam!

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  @Chris Richner: Thank you Chris, Robert works hard to ensure these videos happen and im glad to have a chance to help.

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  What is the laptop used by Rong Lu - it looks like a Lenovo

  But cool looking. - what is the specific model number?

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  I'm looking for a way to instal vs professional 2013 with update 2. I was able to find update2 iso file, but all the download links are for update 3 now.
  
  how can i use Update2?

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  @Ian: We only have links to the most recent updates on the public download site. You can get previous updates via MSDN subscriptions.

  Everything in Update 2 is in Update 3. Is there a reason not to install Update 3?

  Robert

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  @rogreen: Thank you for the response. I am currently using a vs 2012 pro, and trying to build CEF project. I have been told that i should try building it with vs 2013pro update2 in order for it to work, because so far everything else has failed!
  
  I did manage to find update2 ISO file (only the update) but all the links in MS websites that like to update 2 are now linked to update 3, it seems like it is nowhere to be found!!
  
  Sorry for the long message, but i was not able to find the vs update2 download link that is not a link to download update 3! Could you help me with that please

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  @Ian: If you have an MSDN subscription, you can find Update 2 in the Subscriber Downloads. If you do not, I would recommend you install Update 3 and see if the project works. If it does not, email me at rogreen at microsoft dot com and I will try and help.

  Robert

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  A Slipshod Check of the Visual C++ 2013 Library (update 3): http://www.viva64.com/en/b/0288/