where does VS Express store temp install data?

[eversor]

Im installing Visual C# 2005 Epress right now. But as it is a hefty download (270+ MB with all options turned) and i dont want to re-download the thing if i wipe out my system (which will happen in 1-2 weeks) i wanted to know where the install routine does store its data its downloading from the internet so that i might be able to install this baby offline next time.

[azcodemonkey]

I think it stores it in its install directory.

[figgy]

You can lookup information about VS express on http://labs.msdn.microsoft.com

Here is one of the tips about setup:

http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/productfeedb...kID=FDBK10640#1

[smurfiness]

In the Visual Studio 2005 directory (all Express products will install to the same directory), look for

Visual C# 2005 Express Edition - English

Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition - English

(etc)

Zip up the contents of those directories (whichever you have). Those are the installation files. You can run install.exe to install it on another computer (I've done this successfully).

[eversor]

Thanks for your answers!