having trouble downloading MVS

Question

the downloader is trying to install shared components, tools,

and SDKs into a drive I don't have, I cannot change it because the button is grayed out

Answer 1

Hello ,

Unfortunately with not much detail, it is not possible to provide you a straight answer, but I will suggest some tips:

• Run the installer as Administrator
• Check for network reasons that could block the download of installer files (Antivirus, Firewalls, Proxy settings...)
• Check for restrictions applicable to the computer (for example if the computer is part of an organisation, some components may be blocked.
• Check for compatibility or pre-requistes: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/releases/2022/system-requirements#additional-requirements-and-guidance
• Uninstall previous versions, ensuring that deletes components and folders

As per more details, you can check the install logs in order to get to the specific error codes or steps that the install is stuck on. This could help identify the root cause an a more specific troubleshooting. You can find the logs at:

Path: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Temp

Files:

dd_setup_* : Setup/execution of next package log

dd_installer_* : Pre-install logs

dd_backgrounddownload_* : Pre-update logs for automatic VS updates (before launching Installer)

Last but not least, try to create an offline installation package to avoid potential network issues: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/create-an-offline-installation-of-visual-studio?view=vs-2022

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