# Visual C++ installation Prompts me for CD

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-c-installation-prompts-me-for-cd/198394>\
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**Created:** [August 24, 2006, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-c-installation-prompts-me-for-cd/198394 "2006-08-24T18:12:16Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 24, 2006, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/visual-c-installation-prompts-me-for-cd/198394/1 "2006-08-24T18:12:16Z")

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I tried to install Visual C++ express, which according to the site is a free download.

But when I install the installer prompts me to insert CD 1.

I’ve tried the download and installation 3 times, and its happened each time. WHY! WHY?!?