The compatability site states Windows 8.1 is compatible with Visual Studio 2008 SP1 and Visual Studio 2010 SP1.
The problem I had was I could not install the service packs after I had installed the software (VS 2008 and VS 2010). I received the same cryptic error message for each that did not specify what the actual problem was.
Because I could not install the service packs, I could not install SQL Server 2008R2 and SQL Server 2012, so I ended up removing the 2 software products.
This will limit my computer to supporting only new software and having to use older equipment to support older installations.
The problem I had was I could not install the service packs after I had installed the software (VS 2008 and VS 2010). I received the same cryptic error message for each that did not specify what the actual problem was.
Because I could not install the service packs, I could not install SQL Server 2008R2 and SQL Server 2012, so I ended up removing the 2 software products.
This will limit my computer to supporting only new software and having to use older equipment to support older installations.
Dave