2.Visual Studio 2008 can be installed on the following operating systems:
a.Windows Vista® (x86 & x64) - all editions except Starter Edition
b.Windows® XP (x86 & x64) with Service Pack 2 or later - all editions except Starter Edition
c.Windows Server® 2003 (x86 & x64) with Service Pack 1 or later (all editions)
d.Windows Server 2003 R2 (x86 and x64) or later (all editions)
