Requirements for developing applications on windows [closed]

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I am planning on to develop a application for windows. It is basically a phone manager for android phones. It communicates through the blue tooth with the phone to backup data and contacts. I have fair experience in .net and android programming. My only concern here is regarding the licensing issues when it com开发者_Go百科e developing for windows OS.

My questions are

Is it advisable to develop using a cracked Visual studio from internet or should i purchase one before i start developing?

Is there any way Microsoft will be able to identify that it was developed on a cracked version?

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Do yourself a favor. Go download Visual Studio 2010 Express (for free to learn) and develop your application. If you start selling it, buy yourself a copy of Visual Studio 2010 Professional and avoid any complications or worries.

I don't know what Microsoft's capabilities are regarding Visual Studio piracy, but I don't think you would get any sympathy on these forums if you were ever caught.