http://hg.python.org/devguide/rev/0690d03cef69 changeset: 611:0690d03cef69 user: Terry Jan Reedy <tjreedy at udel.edu> date: Fri Mar 15 02:42:26 2013 -0400 summary: Add VC++ 2010 registration requirement. Remove obsolete link. Steve Dower of Microsoft is working to determine the officil replacement. files: setup.rst | 5 +++-- 1 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/setup.rst b/setup.rst --- a/setup.rst +++ b/setup.rst @@ -189,11 +189,12 @@ **Python 3.3** and later use Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. You can download Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Express `from Microsoft's site <https://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/downloads#d-2010-express>`_. +To use it for more than 28 days, one must register through a +Windows Live account. Most Python versions prior to 3.3 use Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. You can download Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition with SP1 -`here <http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14597>`_. -You may need to select the file named ``vcsetup.exe``. +from a new location yet to be determined. Regardless of Visual Studio version, the ``PCbuild`` directory of a source checkout contains the build files for the Python version you are building. -- Repository URL: http://hg.python.org/devguide