Microsoft Visual C# 'verification email'

MIN2511

Right so this is very frustrating now, i am still awaiting my verfication mail. Sent an email to their customer service and still no word.

Anyone have similar issue?

Donald-Duck

You could be a bit more clear with whats wrong...

MIN2511

Thanks
I haven't received a verfication mail so i cannot use Visual Studio because i have not verified my registration.

Trampas

you used the correct email :rolleyes:

Donald-Duck

Well the only time I downloaded Visual Studio was from dreamspark, and I got my email registration instantly.

I've no idea how/where/what method you're using for it though

KStaford

VS Express is free. Just download here.

MIN2511

Trampas wrote: »

you used the correct email :rolleyes:

Yeah i did! Verified it like 3 times-not my first time downloading sw from MS.

Donald-Duck wrote: »

Well the only time I downloaded Visual Studio was from dreamspark, and I got my email registration instantly.

I've no idea how/where/what method you're using for it though

I downloaded it from the site

KStaford wrote: »

VS Express is free. Just download here.

I have the step by step C# book and i need the standard/professional edition.


I am gonna attempt dreamspark now...

Thanks guys, please keep the suggestions coming

stevenmu

Have you checked your spam folders etc, a lot of spam filters reject microsofts emails.

MIN2511

Yeah, did that twice! Blimey! Dunno anymore, i just downloaded it again and still no verification email!

Donald-Duck

MIN2511 wrote: »

Yeah, did that twice! Blimey! Dunno anymore, i just downloaded it again and still no verification email!

Get the DreamSpark one if you're a student, can't complain about free Visual Studio

KStaford

Dreamspark is a promotion whereby students can d/l Visual Studio amongst other stuff for free.

You have to be a student and your college needs to be registered afaik. If you are a student and you are studying using Visual Studio, then your college should be able to provide you a with a copy on your home pc/laptop.

If you dont fall into the above categories, then you probably should purchase it.

MIN2511

Seems like i am gonna have to buy it...
But seriously why pay when i can get it for free....

Donald-Duck

The free edition should so what you need

KStaford

MIN2511 wrote: »

Seems like i am gonna have to buy it...
But seriously why pay when i can get it for free....

Are you a student? what college? what course ? what year?

MIN2511

Yes and No...
Yes: i have a repeat in Java Concurrency
No: Trying to learn a new language(C#)

Dreamspark asked for a email address with @college.ie but i don't have one-never bothered to signup for one.

KStaford

MIN2511 wrote: »

Yes and No...
Yes: i have a repeat in Java Concurrency
No: Trying to learn a new language(C#)

Dreamspark asked for a email address with @college.ie but i don't have one-never bothered to signup for one.

So technically you are not a student. (every student has a college email address). Therefore you are not entitled to free software. You need to buy it

MIN2511

On the website i can download it for free


I just haven't received my verification email!

KStaford

whats the url u are using?

MIN2511

KStaford wrote: »

whats the url u are using?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=FBEE1648-7106-44A7-9649-6D9F6D58056E&displaylang=en



[URL="C:\Users\Nnenna Ike\Desktop"][/URL]

KStaford

MIN2511 wrote: »

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=FBEE1648-7106-44A7-9649-6D9F6D58056E&displaylang=en



[URL="C:\Users\Nnenna Ike\Desktop"][/URL]

Thats not Visual Studio, Its a service pack.

Bye now!

MIN2511

KStaford wrote: »

Thats not Visual Studio, Its a service pack.

Bye now!

Sorry, i copied the wrong link...
http://www.microsoft.com/express/download/default.aspx#webInstall

Evil Phil

What's preventing you from running the express edition? As far as I know it should be ready to go once its installed.

Webmonkey

I would attempt to register using another email address first anyways before buying it. The express edition should do you fine. Have you had it over 30 days already so or what as you can use it for a limited period without having to register.

ethernet

The offer has been opened up a little more: no colleges were listed for Ireland and not everyone has an international student ID card so you can have your application processed manually. No need for a '@college.ie' address; just use your college address.

Donald-Duck

ethernet wrote: »

The offer has been opened up a little more: no colleges were listed for Ireland and not everyone has an international student ID card so you can have your application processed manually. No need for a '@college.ie' address; just use your college address.

Erm, dreamspark had about 30 colleges from Ireland when I registered

MIN2511

Guys, thanks a million!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's working!!!

ethernet- i couldn't download it for free via dreamspark

I think it may have been my internet connection and browser settings...

I just tried it today and it downloaded, i also got my registration key too...

ethernet

MIN2511 wrote: »

Guys, thanks a million!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's working!!!

ethernet- i couldn't download it for free via dreamspark

I think it may have been my internet connection and browser settings...

I just tried it today and it downloaded, i also got my registration key too...

It's a massive 3.31 GB file. On my fourth download attempt now! Worth trying the download manager instead of the 'normal' download.