: vs_community.exe --layout C:\VS2022Layout --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --includeRecommended --lang en-US
You must download the specific installer ("bootstrapper") for your edition of Visual Studio 2022 from the official Visual Studio download page Community: vs_community.exe Professional: vs_professional.exe Enterprise: vs_enterprise.exe 2. Create the Local Layout (Requires Internet) Command Prompt
This downloads new component versions. Then re-copy to the target machines.
Select your preferred edition: , Professional , or Enterprise .
This occurs if a developer attempts to install a workload on a client machine that was not explicitly included via the --add parameter when the layout was created. Re-run the layout command with the missing --add parameter to append it to the offline folder.
: 64-bit Windows 10 (1909+) or Windows 11; Windows Server 2016 or newer.
You missed Step 4. Install the Microsoft root certificates on the offline target machine. If you cannot install certs, use the --certificateignore flag (not recommended for security).
Run the bootstrapper executable located directly inside that offline layout folder.
Example copy:
Complete offline freedom where you don't know what workloads you might need in the future. Option B: Workload-Specific Layout (Recommended)
Mobile Development with .NET: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetCrossPlat