flag for specific workload IDs significantly reduces this size. Stack Overflow Step 3: Transfer and Install Copy the folder: Move the entire C:\vslayout
vs_professional.exe --layout C:\VS2019Offline --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --lang en-US Use code with caution. Example 2: C++ Desktop and Gaming Layout
| Feature | Web Installer | Offline Layout | Legacy ISO | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Requires internet during install? | Yes | No | No | | Customizable workloads? | Yes | Yes (pre-selected) | Limited | | Updateable? | N/A | Yes (re-run layout) | No (re-download entire ISO) | | Support for air-gapped networks? | No | Yes | Yes | | File size | 1MB + Download | 15GB - 50GB | 5GB - 8GB (older versions) |
Once you have the offline layout, you can script the installation entirely. This is vital for DevOps or mass deployment.
The syntax is: [bootstrapper_name] --layout [destination_path] --add [WorkloadID] --lang [Language]
On the offline target machine, navigate to the folder where you stored your layout files (e.g., C:\VS2019OfflineInstaller ).
The "layout" is the local folder containing all the necessary installation files. Open an (Run as Administrator).
flag for specific workload IDs significantly reduces this size. Stack Overflow Step 3: Transfer and Install Copy the folder: Move the entire C:\vslayout
vs_professional.exe --layout C:\VS2019Offline --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --lang en-US Use code with caution. Example 2: C++ Desktop and Gaming Layout
| Feature | Web Installer | Offline Layout | Legacy ISO | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Requires internet during install? | Yes | No | No | | Customizable workloads? | Yes | Yes (pre-selected) | Limited | | Updateable? | N/A | Yes (re-run layout) | No (re-download entire ISO) | | Support for air-gapped networks? | No | Yes | Yes | | File size | 1MB + Download | 15GB - 50GB | 5GB - 8GB (older versions) |
Once you have the offline layout, you can script the installation entirely. This is vital for DevOps or mass deployment.
The syntax is: [bootstrapper_name] --layout [destination_path] --add [WorkloadID] --lang [Language]
On the offline target machine, navigate to the folder where you stored your layout files (e.g., C:\VS2019OfflineInstaller ).
The "layout" is the local folder containing all the necessary installation files. Open an (Run as Administrator).