Save the downloaded vs_community.exe file to a known directory, such as C:\VSLayout . This executable does not contain the actual software; it acts as the engine that pulls down the individual installation packages. Step 2: Choose Your Layout Strategy
Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop visual studio community edition offline installer
Add --includeRecommended to your layout command. Save the downloaded vs_community
The offline installer (often called a layout ) is not a single .exe file, but a local folder containing: but a local folder containing: