vs_community.exe --layout C:\VS2022Layout --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --includeOptional --lang en-US
The process is as follows:
When Microsoft releases a new update for Visual Studio, your offline layout will become outdated. You can update it without redownloading the entire payload.
Microsoft’s CDN is temporarily overloaded. Add the --fix flag to resume: visual studio community edition offline installer
This command creates the C:\VS2022Layout folder and downloads all necessary files for a complete, uncustomized Visual Studio Community 2022 installation.
The installation process may take several minutes to complete, depending on the speed of your computer and the components you've selected.
Ensure every developer uses the exact same build, including specific components. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have the following: vs_community
Microsoft’s Visual Studio is widely regarded as one of the most powerful integrated development environments (IDEs) available today. Within its ecosystem, the Community Edition holds a unique position: it is a fully-featured, professional-grade tool offered free of charge for students, open-source contributors, and small enterprises. However, the standard installation method—downloading a small "bootstrapper" file that streams data from the internet during setup—is not always ideal. For developers with unstable connections, enterprise administrators managing multiple machines, or those needing to maintain a consistent development environment, the offline installer is the superior solution.
Locate the edition and click the Free Download button.
Add --includeRecommended to your layout command. Add the --fix flag to resume: This command
For IT administrators or developers who need to deploy Visual Studio to multiple offline machines, using a response file is highly efficient. When you create a layout with the --layout command, a response.json file is automatically generated in the root of the layout folder.
: Open an Elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator).