Visual Studio 2010 Shell (Isolated) Redistributable Package The Visual Studio 2010 Shell (Isolated) Redistributable Package contains the runtime binaries that are required to deploy an application that is based on the Visual Studio 2010 Shell (Isolated). The Visual Studio Shell (isolated mode) provides a foundation on which you can build your own custom-branded tools environment that runs side by side with Visual Studio. This redistributable package contains the runtime binaries needed to deploy your Visual Studio 2008 Shell (integrated mode) based application.

The Visual Studio Shell enables Visual Studio Partners to build tools and applications on top of the Visual Studio IDE. Using integrated mode, you can release a Visual Studio extension for use by customers who have not installed Visual Studio. In isolated mode, you can release a custom application that makes use of a subset of Visual Studio IDE features. The Visual Studio Shell is available for Visual Studio 2015, Visual Studio 2013, Visual Studio 2012, and Visual Studio 2010. It is not available for Visual Studio 2017. To access the Visual Studio Shell downloads and documentation, you must accept the Microsoft Software License Terms below. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT VISUAL STUDIO ISOLATED AND INTEGRATED SHELLS These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you.

They apply to the software named above. The terms also apply to any Microsoft services or updates for the software, except to the extent those have different terms. IF YOU COMPLY WITH THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU HAVE THE RIGHTS BELOW. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. Installation and Use. You and your organization may use copies of the Visual Studio Isolated or Integrated Shells (the “software” or “the Shell”) with Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010, Visual Studio 2012, Visual Studio 2013, or Visual Studio 2015 to develop and test your applications. The uses permitted above include use of the software in demonstrating your applications.

Sample Code and Templates. You and your organization may use and modify the sample code and templates in the software to customize your applications. Third Party Components.

The software may include third party components with separate legal notices or governed by other agreements, as may be described in the ThirdPartyNotices file(s) accompanying the software. Even if such components are governed by other agreements, the disclaimers and the limitations on and exclusions of damages below also apply. DISTRIBUTABLE CODE. The software contains code that you are permitted to distribute in applications you develop if you comply with the terms below.

(For this Section the term “distribution” also means deployment of your applications for third parties to access over the Internet.) a. Distribution Rights. You may copy and distribute the unmodified object code form of the software provided by Microsoft.

You may modify certain configuration files as indicated in the documentation for the software. • Third Party Distribution. You may permit distributors of your applications to copy and distribute the software as part of those applications. Distribution Requirements. To distribute the Shell you must: • add significant primary functionality to it in your applications; • require distributors and external end users to agree to terms that protect the software at least as much as this agreement does; • indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Microsoft from any claims, including attorneys’ fees, related to the distribution or use of your applications, except to the extent that any claim is based solely on the distributable code described in Section 2 above. Distribution Restrictions. You may not: • use Microsoft’s trademarks in your applications’ names in a way that suggests your applications come from or are endorsed by Microsoft; • distribute any extraction script that Microsoft may provide; or, • modify or distribute the software so that any part of it becomes subject to an Excluded License.

An Excluded License is one that requires, as a condition of use, modification or distribution, that (i) the software be disclosed or distributed in source code form; or (ii) others have the right to modify it. Developing for the Shell. In addition to the requirements and restrictions for the software described above, the following applies to your applications that work with the software: • Limits on Extensions and Functionality. You will not develop, or enable others to develop, functionality for or any extension to the software that circumvents the technical limitations implemented in the software; or is substantially similar to or otherwise competes with any Microsoft products. • No Degrading Visual Studio. You will design and test the installation, uninstallation, and operation of your applications to ensure that such processes do not disable any features or adversely affect the functionality of any edition of the Visual Studio family of products.