Once you run the downloaded vs_enterprise.exe , the Visual Studio Installer launches. Here is where most people go wrong and waste 50GB of disk space.
Whether you are maintaining legacy codebases, working within an enterprise environment that standardized on the 2019 release, or simply prefer the specific feature set of this version, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know. We will cover why this version is still relevant, the system requirements, the difference between editions, and the step-by-step process to download and install it safely.
Use the ISO download method instead of the web bootstrapper. If using the web installer, run the installer again – it resumes from where it stopped.