vs_community.exe --layout C:\VS2019Layout --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --lang en-US Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard For C++ Desktop Development:

Microsoft does not provide a direct downloadable .iso file for Visual Studio 2019. Instead, they provide a small "bootstrapper" executable. To create an offline installation source (often referred to as a "local layout"), administrators must use the command line to download the necessary payloads. This report outlines the command syntax, required components, and installation procedures.

Rename the downloaded file to vs_community.exe for easier use in the next steps . Phase 2: Create the Offline Layout

This is the standard method provided by Microsoft. You download a small file, run it, and select the workloads you need. It will download the rest of the files during installation.