REM Install from cache silently vs_enterprise.exe --noweb --noUpdateInstaller --quiet --wait
Why this matters: While Microsoft encourages always using the online web installer for the latest patches, many enterprise environments, labs, and secure development zones have limited or no internet access. Furthermore, maintaining a specific "frozen" version of VS2017 (without automatic updates) is critical for regulatory compliance and toolchain stability. Visual Studio 2017 Full Offline Installer full version
vs_enterprise.exe --layout D:\VS2017_Offline ^ --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop ^ --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop ^ --includeRecommended | Workload | ID | |----------|-----| | .NET desktop development | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop | | Desktop development with C++ | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop | | Game development with C++ | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Game | | Python development | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Python | | Node.js development | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Node | | Data storage and processing | Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Data | For a full list, use: vs_enterprise.exe --layout --help Step 4: Include language packs (optional) By default, the layout uses your current OS language. To include additional languages: REM Install from cache silently vs_enterprise
REM Update existing cache vs_enterprise.exe --layout D:\VS2017_Offline By following this guide, you can maintain a Visual Studio 2017 deployment for years to come – even after Microsoft moves the online installer to deep archive storage. To include additional languages: REM Update existing cache