Visual Studio 2005 Solution Center

Windows Component Update

How to create a network installation point for Visual Studio 2005 deployment
Provides the system prerequisites and step-by-step instructions that you can use to create an installation image on a network for Visual Studio 2005.
How to create a network installation point for Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005 setup
This article describes how to create an installation image of Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005 on a local area network (LAN) which can reduce the time that is required to install Visual Studio .NET or Visual Studio 2005.
You must have Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later installed to install Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio .NET 2003
Describes that you must have Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later installed to install Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio .NET 2003.
How to troubleshoot the Windows Component Update for Visual Studio 2005 or for Visual Studio .NET
Describes how to troubleshoot the Windows Component Update for Visual Studio 2005 or for Visual Studio .NET.

Error message: "Windows files must be installed for your installation to proceed"
Describes that when you install the Windows Component Updates (WCU), you receive a "Windows files must be installed for your installation to proceed" error message.
The computer may restart unexpectedly when you install Visual Studio 2005 in unattended mode
Describes a problem that occurs during the unattended installation of Visual Studio 2005.
How to troubleshoot the installation of Visual Studio 2005
Discusses how to troubleshoot the installation of Visual Studio 2005. Also provides a list of best practices.