The current version of Visual C++ can be downloaded for free at Microsoft's Website
That website also holds the downloads for the express editions of Visual Basic, C#, Visual Web Developer, and SQL Server.
After 30 days Visual C++ will have to be registered. No financial information is needed to receive the free key code that will unlock Visual C++. Registration can be done by clicking the registration button or by going to Microsoft’s website.
Code Download
Hello World.zip
The current version of Visual C++ can be downloaded for free at Microsoft's Website