I just tried to install Visual C# 2010 Express on my machine (Windows 7) from this website: http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads/
I got a file “vm_web.exe” (3.392.840 bytes) and executed it. But then I saw that it was “Microsoft Windows Phone Developer Tools” setup. I’m positive that I did not select the wrong download.
I stopped the setup and tried the same with a different browser (Internet Explorer). Same result. This time I completed the installation. No Visual C# was installed, but lots of tools for phone development.
Then I tried to download the “All – Offline Install ISO image file”. But again I got the same “vm_web.exe” file (offering to repair/deinstall Phone Developer tools when started).
Anyone had a similar experience or has an explanation what went wrong?
You’re right – the link is pointing to the wrong setup package. For now, try visiting the main Visual C# Express page and install from there. I confirmed that this is the correct C# Express package.