Downloading all components can take a long time (potentially hours) depending on your internet speed and may require up to 45 GB of free space. You can monitor progress directly in the command window.
Ensure every developer uses the exact same build, including specific components. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
vs_community.exe --layout D:\VS2022_Offline --lang en-US visual studio community edition offline installer
vs_community.exe --layout C:\VSLayout --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetDesktop --lang en-US Use code with caution.
The "bootstrapper" is a small executable that manages the download of the actual IDE components. Visit the official Visual Studio download page . Select under the Community edition. Downloading all components can take a long time
vs_community_2017.exe --layout C:\VS2017_Offline --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --lang en-US
The setup engine will download all packages into the target folder. This can take from 20 minutes to several hours depending on your internet speed and selected components. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have the
Install on machines with zero internet access.
Visual Studio is massive. A complete download of every workload can exceed 50 GB. To save time and storage, decide whether you need a full layout or a targeted workload layout. Option A: The Targeted Layout (Recommended)
Working in classified environments or healthcare IT? The offline installer is your only way in. You physically sneakernet a hard drive past the firewall, install Visual Studio, and disconnect. No telemetry, no updates, no "please sign in" prompts until you choose to reconnect.
