visual studio 2008 setup

I have a question about a C#.net solution file. I am trying to open a C#.net solution file with visual studio.net 2008 that my company obtained from a contractor. I can not open this file. I click on the file and it looks like it will open but it does not.

I am thinking problem could be one of the following:

1. This could be a 2010 C#.net solution file. If that is the case, is there some way to
convert the visual studio ide to 2008? If not, I will just need a copy of visual studio.net
2010,correct?

2. My 2008 visual studio is setup for C#.desktop application. This solution file is asp.net.
Thus would I need to install the asp.net options in my visual studio.net ide to be able to see
these files? If so, how do I add the C#.asp.net to to visual studio ide?

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Originally Posted by classy gal

I have a question about a C#.net solution file. I am trying to open a C#.net solution file with visual studio.net 2008 that my company obtained from a contractor. I can not open this file. I click on the file and it looks like it will open but it does not.

I am thinking problem could be one of the following:

1. This could be a 2010 C#.net solution file. If that is the case, is there some way to
convert the visual studio ide to 2008? If not, I will just need a copy of visual studio.net
2010,correct?

2. My 2008 visual studio is setup for C#.desktop application. This solution file is asp.net.
Thus would I need to install the asp.net options in my visual studio.net ide to be able to see
these files? If so, how do I add the C#.asp.net to to visual studio ide?

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In respect to #1, check out http://www.codeproject.com/Tips/8757...8#alternative1. Yes, if that fails, seek out a copy of VS 2010.

Regards,
Quinn

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