Can I use Visual C++ 2010 Express compiler for commercial use? As far as I know, it was always permitted prior to 2010 version, but now when I start IDE, it writes "For Evaluation Purposes Only". I can't find the full license file anywhere (not in installed files, not in Google), so I'm in doubt, should I use it, or should I downgrade to MSVC++2008 version.
I know, it's an old question but there is no clear answer to this and I asked myself the same question. I finally found an official answer on the german microsoft site: http://www.microsoft.com/germany/express/registration/faq.aspx
In the first point it states:
Alle Visual Studio Express Produkte sind grundsätzlich kostenfrei, dauerhaft verwendbar und können auch für kommerzielle Projekte eingesetzt werden.
Translated to English, this means: All Visual Studio Express Products are free, and it is allowed to use them for commercial projects.
The evaluation message dissapears if you register for free and you can use the express products free of charge for commercial use.