All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft is adding support for building Windows 8 Desktop apps to Virtual Studio 2012 Express

Last month, there was quite a bit of developer outcry when Microsoft officials revealed the decision to limit Visual Studio 2012 Express — the free, entry level version of its product — to development of Windows 8 Metro-Style, Win RT-based apps only. “No-cost desktop software development is dead on Windows 8,” wrote Ars Technica at the time of the announcement.

  Microsoft adds Windows 8 Desktop support to Visual Studio 2012 Express