Devexpress Universal Trial Setup [updated]

DevExpress Universal Trial Setup

Getting started with DevExpress Universal is quick if you follow a few clear steps. This guide walks through downloading the trial, installing required components, activating the trial, creating a first project, and validating key features so you can evaluate DevExpress UI controls and libraries effectively.

Verification

To confirm successful activation:

Check the Toolbox

• In a WinForms or WPF project, open the Toolbox (View > Toolbox).
• Look for tabs like “DevExpress 24.1 Controls”.
• If missing, close Visual Studio and run the DevExpress Toolbox Repair tool from the Start Menu.

: New options in the "Create a new project" window labeled with DevExpress devexpress universal trial setup

Accept Terms: Review and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA). Source: DevExpress Official Website

Once upon a time, in a high-rise office overlooking a digital skyline, a developer named Leo faced a daunting task: modernize his team's aging software before the next quarterly review. He had heard whispers of the DevExpress Universal suite—a legendary collection of tools said to transform clunky interfaces into sleek, high-performance masterpieces. In a WinForms or WPF project

You can download the DevExpress Unified Component Installer directly from the DevExpress Free Trial page.

Once the installation finishes, open Visual Studio. You should see: