title: Can I use Visual Studio 2012 to develop a Windows 8 Metro application?
body: <p>I have Visual Studio 2012.  I see, however, the Microsoft is promoting Visual Studio Express 2012 for writing Windows 8 Metro applications:</p>
  
  <p>"You have an idea for an app that could change lives around the world. Visual Studio Express for Windows 8 delivers everything you need to bring it to millions of customers. And those changed lives we were talking about? One of them could be yours."</p>
  
  <p><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/products/visual-studio-express-for-windows-8" rel="nofollow">http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/products/visual-studio-express-for-windows-8</a></p>
  
  <p>I know the express versions of Visual Studio are free.  I'd prefer, however, to use my bought and paid for VS 2012 rather than installing the express version.</p>
  
  <p>Is there anything in "Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows 8" that is not in "Visual Studio 2012" for developing Windows 8 Metro  Applications? I realize that this is a simple question, but I can't find the answer on Microsoft web pages.</p>