Installing Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 without an active internet connection requires creating a "local layout," as Microsoft does not provide a single direct ISO file for modern versions. Instead, you use a small bootstrapper file to download all necessary components onto a local drive or network share for later use. Step 1: Download the Bootstrapper
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The system requirements for the Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 offline installer are:
Using an offline installer, also known as a "local layout," offers several advantages:
Overview
The Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Offline Installer allows developers and IT administrators to install Visual Studio 2019 without a continuous internet connection. This method is essential for restricted environments, multiple machines with limited bandwidth, or long-term archival of a specific version.
To start, you need the "bootstrapper" file for your specific edition (Community, Professional, or Enterprise).
Once you have the bootstrapper (e.g., vs_professional.exe), run a command to download the components you need into a local folder. Open Command Prompt as an Administrator. Navigate to your download folder. Run one of the following commands based on your needs: To download the full installer (approx. 35–45 GB): vs_professional.exe --layout C:\VS2019Offline --lang en-US Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
- Navigate to
D:\VSOffline\VS2019_Ent. - Look for
vs_enterprise.exe(orvs_professional.exe/vs_community.exe). - Double-click it.
- The Visual Studio Installer will launch, but instead of phoning home to Microsoft, it will read from the local layout folder.
- Select the workloads (they will appear as available without any download).
- Click Install.
