
When invoking the Visual Studio bootstrapper programmatically to install the product or to maintain a layout, the first parameter is the command (the verb) that describes the operation to perform. Bootstrapper commands and command-line parameters A bootstrapper with a Product version that simply says Visual Studio 2022 will install the latest version of Visual Studio 2022 on the Current channel. So, a bootstrapper with a Product version of LTSC 17.0 will install the latest 17.0.x servicing release that is available on the 17.0 LTSC channel. The version number should always be read as "latest servicing version of what is specified", and the channel is Current unless explicitly specified. The Product version field will describe the channel and version that the bootstrapper will install. In Windows, open File Explorer, right-click the bootstrapper file, choose Properties and then choose the Details tab. If you need more space, you can run the Windows Disk Cleanup App.įor questions about running previous versions of Visual Studio side-by-side with the newer version, see the compatibility details for Visual Studio 2022, Visual Studio 2019 and for Visual Studio 2017.If you previously downloaded a bootstrapper file and want to verify what version it will install, here's how. Refer to the Visual Studio 2022 System Requirements to check the free space required for installation. Ensure there is enough space on your SystemDrive before installing Visual Studio.Reboot before beginning the Visual Studio installation: This ensures that any pending installations or updates don’t hinder the Visual Studio installation.Visual Studio requires Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer, and runs best on Windows 10. Check your operating system and apply the latest Windows Updates: You can see the system requirements for Visual Studio 2022, Visual Studio 2019 and for Visual Studio 2017 here.


To minimize incompatibility and ensure a smooth installation experience, we recommend going through the following checklist to ensure that your computer is ready for Visual Studio. The Visual Studio Installer will help you install the tools, packages, and SDKs needed by your workload and component selections. What do I need to do before installing Visual Studio?
