After installing VS 2026 via VS Installer, the program stopped appearing in the installer.

Question

After VS 2026 was released, I uninstalled VS 2022 using the VS Installer and installed VS 2026. After restarting my PC, VS 2026 no longer appeared in the installer. What could be the problem? Is it possible to attach the 2026 version to the installer?

Answer 1

If Visual Studio 2026 is not appearing in the Visual Studio Installer after installation, there could be a few reasons for this issue:

1. Installation Issues: Sometimes, installations may not complete successfully, leading to the application not being registered in the installer. You can try to repair the installation by using the Visual Studio Installer.
2. Corrupted Installer Files: If the Visual Studio Installer files are corrupted, it may not display the installed versions correctly. You can try deleting the Visual Studio Installer folder (typically located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer) and then rerun the installer to refresh the installation metadata.
3. Check for Updates: Ensure that your Visual Studio Installer is up to date, as an outdated installer may not recognize newer versions of Visual Studio.
4. Rollback: If you are experiencing issues after an update, you might consider rolling back to a previous version of Visual Studio if available.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to contact support for further assistance or check the Visual Studio Developer Community for similar issues and solutions.