I don't think DNN is a piece of Crap. As a matter of fact, I'm quite impressed with it.  I'm trying to install the 4.3.7 on my notebook to bring out to a client, I am having the same problem and would appreciate some help.

I just downloaded & installed:

1. Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition - Installed No Problem
2. .NET 2.0 Framework/SDK - Installed No Problem
3. DotNetNuke_4.3.7_StarterKit.zip - Could not install
   1. Web Application Framework - Installed OK
   2. Compiled module (VB) - FAILED (reason below)
   3. Dynamic Module (VB) - Installed OK
   4. Dynamic Module (C#)  - Installed OK
   5. Skin - Installed OK

The reason listed for the failure of the Compiled Module is:

Installation stopped because the directory for the ProjectType value did not exist.  The project type is invalid for your installation of Visual Studio.

Machine Specifics are

• Operating System: WIN XP pro SP2
• Processor: 2.8 ghz
• Memory: 1.25 gig
• Plenty of Drive space 

From the specs, I didn't see the need sor SQL 2005. Is this required?

Thanks

Since I couldn't get it working with VWD, I installed VS2005 and that got me passed the INSTALLATION error noted in my previous post.

I continued to follow the instructions to build the site, and after pressing CTRL-F5 to build and it completeing OK, I received a WEB page with a 403 error (and note Most likely cause: This website required you to log in).

I also tried to look at the database, and it seems empty.

Any ideas?

Ok MajSu when you install did you try unselecting compiled version to see if the others would install?  Just asking.