Visual Studio 2019 is massive. A full installation containing every single workload can exceed 40 GB. To save time and storage space, choose between downloading the full IDE or only specific workloads. Option A: Download a Specific Workload (Recommended)
Ensures every developer on a team is using the exact same version and toolset. Pre-Installation Requirements Visual Studio 2019 is massive
First, obtain the initial installer file from the official Visual Studio Older Downloads page. Search for "Community 2019" to find the correct version. Once downloaded, the file is usually named something like vs_community.exe . 2. Prepare the Download Folder Option A: Download a Specific Workload (Recommended) Ensures
of free space, depending on how many workloads (C++, .NET, Python, etc.) you choose to include. Once downloaded, the file is usually named something
The syntax is:
The Visual Studio Installer will launch without requesting online data. Select your desired workloads and click . Troubleshooting Common Offline Issues