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Create an offline installation - Visual Studio (Windows) - Microsoft Learn
Most developers do not need the entire catalog. You likely only need specific workloads, such as .NET desktop development, C++ game development, or Python support. A custom installer saves significant storage space, transfer time, and installation time.
A: No, Microsoft does not provide a single EXE. You must use the --layout command to create one.
Visual Studio Community 2022 includes a wide range of features and components, such as:
The installer will run in "offline" mode, using the local files, skipping the download step. Select your desired workloads and components. Customizing Your Offline Installer (Advanced)
A single offline folder can contain (e.g., English, German, Japanese) and all workloads – ideal for organizations with diverse developer needs.
Create an offline installation - Visual Studio (Windows) - Microsoft Learn
Most developers do not need the entire catalog. You likely only need specific workloads, such as .NET desktop development, C++ game development, or Python support. A custom installer saves significant storage space, transfer time, and installation time. microsoft visual studio community 2022 offline installer
A: No, Microsoft does not provide a single EXE. You must use the --layout command to create one. Create an offline installation - Visual Studio (Windows)
Visual Studio Community 2022 includes a wide range of features and components, such as: A: No, Microsoft does not provide a single EXE
The installer will run in "offline" mode, using the local files, skipping the download step. Select your desired workloads and components. Customizing Your Offline Installer (Advanced)
A single offline folder can contain (e.g., English, German, Japanese) and all workloads – ideal for organizations with diverse developer needs.