If you are considering Visual Studio 2017 primarily for offline deployment, newer versions may serve your needs better:
So, why would you want to use the Visual Studio 2017 offline installer ISO? Here are just a few benefits:
Select the option to . Set the Source folder to C:\VS2017Layout .
You can use the --layout command with the --force parameter to generate a manifest without downloading, though for actual downloading this will still fetch files. visual studio 2017 offline installer iso
The bootstrapper will scan your existing directory, identify missing or outdated components, and download only the newest files required to bring your offline layout up to date.
Since Visual Studio 2017 is now considered an older release, you'll need to get the bootstrapper from Microsoft's dedicated Visual Studio Older Downloads page or via direct links if you have an active subscription through MSDN Subscriber Downloads .
If you have an active subscription, you can find specific versions through Visual Studio Subscriptions . If you are considering Visual Studio 2017 primarily
From the root of your offline folder, locate the installer executable:
is to create your own offline installer using the official bootstrapper and the --layout command as described in this article. This method produces a verifiable, Microsoft-signed installation that you can trust.
: Run the update command before distributing the layout to a large number of machines to ensure they get the latest patches and security fixes You can use the --layout command with the
vs_community.exe --layout d:\vs2017offline --lang en-US de-DE ja-JP zh-CN
Once your layout folder is ready (and certificates installed), you can install Visual Studio on the same computer or copy the layout folder to another machine.
To create an offline layout, you must first download the small web installer file (known as the bootstrapper) for your specific edition of Visual Studio 2017.