If you downloaded the web installer and your internet connection flickered during the download, the package hash will fail.
: Select the Community version from the results. It is often provided as an ISO file or a small web bootstrapper . If you downloaded the web installer and your
The "Typical" installation is quite heavy. Choose installation to pick specific workloads like: Common Tools for Visual C++ 2015. Microsoft Web Developer Tools. Universal Windows App Development Tools. Update 3 is Essential The "Typical" installation is quite heavy
, which is also free for individuals and open-source contributors. Visual Studio specific feature in the 2015 version, or would you like help installing the latest version of Visual Studio instead? Universal Windows App Development Tools
Even though mainstream support ended in 2017 and extended support ended in 2025, you can still install post-Update 3 patches via or Microsoft Update Catalog if they are security-related. However, the “updated” version means Update 3 plus any known cumulative updates up to October 2025.