Install Visual Studio Professional 2019 -

When you first open Visual Studio, you will be prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account (or a GitHub, work, or school account). Signing in synchronises your settings, unlocks the full 90‑day trial extension, and helps you access any linked subscriptions.

1.8 GHz or faster (quad-core or better recommended).

Click to get the "bootstrapper" file (usually named vs_professional.exe ). ⚙️ Step 2: Start the Installation

vs_professional.exe --layout C:\VS2019_Layout install visual studio professional 2019

Downloads the entire payload before starting installation (safer for unstable internet connections). Click the Install button to begin. 3. Post-Installation and First Launch

Signing in automatically syncs your settings (like theme and keybindings) across devices and bypasses the 30-day evaluation trial limit.

Use the "Individual Components" tab if you need specific tools like the C++ 2019 Redistributable MSMs or specific SDK versions. When you first open Visual Studio, you will

Go to File > Account > License Settings > Unlock with Product Key . Enter your 25-character Professional key (found in MSDN subscriptions).

A complete layout that includes all workloads and languages can indeed exceed 40 GB. To reduce size, use the --add parameter to download only the workloads you actually need.

Paths for shared SDKs (like the .NET Core SDK or Android SDK tools). Note: This path cannot be changed if you have other versions of Visual Studio already installed. 🚀 Step 5: Execute the Installation Click to get the "bootstrapper" file (usually named

If you have a slow or unreliable connection, or if you need to install on multiple machines, use the built‑in offline feature.

Microsoft offers a free 30-day trial for evaluation:

: You’ll need anywhere from 20GB to 50GB of free space depending on the features you choose.

Find your Visual Studio Professional 2019 installation card.