And also Visual C++ Express edition is a free version of Visual Studio, so don't be put off Microsoft's products by cost. Also, if you are a student, you can get a version of Visual Studio Professional free of charge for educational use through a program called Dreamspark.
When you looked at Qt, don't be confused by any large prices that may be mentioned. You can opt to use Qt with the LGPL license (free with restrictions) or a commercial one. I assure you that I have no more $s that you ;)
i tryde to install the vc 4program frome microwsoft but it say that it cant b'cus of some mising file. and i tryde to install it right frome the internet and it still did not werk!