TypeScript not enabled in Visual Studio 2012 Express for Windows 8

Question

I have 3 of the Express versions of Visual Studio 2012 installed:

• Web
• Windows Desktop
• Windows 8

I have installed TypeScript via the MSI but it is only enabled in the Web edition. In the other 2 editions it does not show up under Tools and Extensions, and there is no TypeScript item available when I choose Add New Item.

When I run TypeScriptLanguageService.vsix from C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\TypeScript\0.8.0.0 it tells me that it is already installed for all applicable products.

From my web searches I'm unclear on whether it is meant to be available in the Windows 8 edition. I've been using it in the Web edition and loving it and I'd really like to try it in a Javascript Windows 8 store app.

Answer 1

Look at the system requirements on the plugin's download page. They list explicitly all the supported VS editions. Seems to be a deliberate choice not to support the other Express editions.