Visual Studio Express 2015 ISO doesn't find packages

Question

I have downloaded the Visual Studio 2015 update 3 product from the visual studio store in search of Visual Studio Express 2015. Download the iso and unfortunately for me the file "wdexpress_full.exe" which is the one I need is damaged or incomplete. Because it does not find all the packages necessary for the installation, and the options to skip the package or download from the web do not work, and evidently they are not located on my PC.

When I open the iso I find that

In the "ServicedSetup" folder

In the folder "3082"

and I click on wdexpress_full.exe to find this problem

then I try to solve it by entering the folder "ServicedSetupPayloads\packages\wdexpress_full\Preparation.exe" which solves that package, but the next package is still not found and that one does not appear in "ServicedSetupPayloads\packages"

I hit skip package and it allows me, but then it doesn't find the next packet and this time it doesn't allow me to skip and that packet isn't found either.

I have tried everything, I know it is not my computer since I tried it on another PC and used a virtual machine with Windows 11 (because I have Windows 10) and it does not work either, I have downloaded that file many times and mounted it with specific programs to mount ISO and it doesn't work either.

Before I was looking for Visual Studio Express 2015 I was looking for Visual Studio Express 2013 and I was lucky enough to find the iso with the executable and the packages folder with all the packages inside. If anyone has the iso or the solution to my problem I would really appreciate it. I need this specifically to continue with a job I have.

Answer 1

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If you're encountering issues where Visual Studio Express 2015 ISO isn't finding packages, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:

Check Internet Connection: Ensure that your computer is connected to the internet. Visual Studio typically requires an internet connection to download necessary packages and components during installation.

Run as Administrator: Sometimes, administrative privileges are required for the installer to access and download packages. Right-click on the installer and select "Run as administrator" to see if this resolves the issue.

Download Offline Installer: Instead of using the web installer or ISO, try downloading the offline installer (if available). The offline installer usually contains all necessary packages and dependencies within the installation file itself, reducing the reliance on internet downloads during setup.

Antivirus and Firewall: Temporarily disable any antivirus software or firewall that may be blocking the installer from accessing the internet or downloading packages.

Check System Requirements: Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for Visual Studio 2015 Express. This includes sufficient disk space, RAM, and operating system version compatibility.

Check Installer Integrity: If the ISO file is corrupted or incomplete, it may cause issues during installation. Try re-downloading the ISO file from a reliable source and verify its integrity using checksums provided by the download source.

Contact Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Visual Studio support or forums for further assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps or updates related to installation issues.

By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the problem with Visual Studio Express 2015 installation not finding packages.

Answer 2

Hello @Cesar Leon,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

"Visual Studio 2015 Update 3" is different from "Visual Studio 2015 with Update 3".

Update 3 is the latest in a cumulative series of feature additions and bug fixes for Visual Studio 2015.

Update 3 is intended to be installed on a computer that has a prior version of Visual Studio 2015 on it.

If you only downloaded "Update 3", it’s possible that some packages are missing and you fail to install it.

You need to install VS 2015 first. I have checked here: Old Downloads, no VS Express 2015 is available. As VS 2015 is an old version of VS and some versions are only available for paid level subscriptions, do you consider using other versions of VS 2015, like VS Community 2015, VS Professional 2015 or VS Enterprise 2015?

Sincerely,

Tianyu

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