Error while Visual Studio Installation - Existing Installation broken - Not able to launch VS Installer.

Question

I am not able to use/install Visual Studio.

When I try opening Visual Studio Installer, it displays the error “Sorry, something went wrong” and nothing happens.

I was able to use the Visual Studio on my laptop seamlessly. While removing some temporary files yesterday, it seems, some “important” temp files were removed. And, I am not able to launch even the Visual Studio Installer now.

I've tried the following steps already:

1. InstallCleanup.exe
2. Run following command for cleanup:

a. DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

b. sfc /scannow

3. Windows update.

But, nothing seem to be working and I am unable to use my Visual Studio.

Request some help in getting this issue resolved.

Answer 1

Glad to help!

Answer 2

Thanks @DaveM121 for the reply. I've raised the concern on the Visual studio community.

Answer 3

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

I apologize, Community is just a consumer forum, due to the scope of your question (Visual Studio) can you please post this question to our sister forum on Microsoft Q&A (The Developers forum) in the Visual Studio section (linked below)

Over there you will have access to a host of programmers and Visual Studio experts and will get a knowledgeable and quick answer to this question.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/tags/...