I am attempting to learn Visual C++ using Ivor Horton's book Beginning Visual C++ 2010. This is for my personal enrichment only, not any classroom assignments. I can neither afford nor justify the expense of a retail version of Visual C++ or Visual Studio. I am using Visual C++ 2010 Express to write code.

As explained in the introduction of Horton's book, the Express version does not support MFC. I wish to find a recommended free download which will allow me to follow the book's instructions for creating Windows programs using Visual C++ 2010 Express. If a reliable free download is available, I would like to know where within the path to place it to make it available to write code in the Express version.

Thanks for your guidance.
dr_pepper