Is there a way to update Visual Studio without administrator rights?

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Is there a way to update Visual Studio without administrator rights?

Renato Marques Maia 6

We have WSUS implemented in our environment, but we don't have SCCM to enable automatic visual studio updates, is there any way to implement these updates without needing elevation of privilege? The idea is that the update process takes place automatically.

Rita Hu -MSFT 9,661 Reputation points

2021-12-28T02:00:10.32+00:00

@Renato Marques Maia
Thanks for your postin on Q&A.

In my opinioin, the updates installation depend on the Windows Update Agent rather then WSUS. The function of WSUS is to "deliver" the updates to the clients. As far as I know, the user must have the Read & execute privilege.
Reference screenshot:

Also, I found a useful policy and I want to share with you:

Path of the policy:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Allow non-administrators to receive update notifications

Please try to apply the policy on the clients and then check whether the non-administrators could install the updates.

Hope the above will be helpful.

Regards,
Rita

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Rita Hu -MSFT 9,661 Reputation points

2021-12-29T01:50:24.09+00:00

@Renato Marques Maia
May I know the status of the case? Is there any updates?

Please feel free to inform me if there are any questions. Looking forward for your feedback.

Thanks for your time and have a great day.

Regards,
Rita

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Rita Hu -MSFT 9,661 Reputation points

2022-01-06T06:07:27.547+00:00

@Renato Marques Maia
Hope you have a wonderful day.

There are no updates for several days. May I know the status of the case? Whether the solution is helpful or not?

Please be kind to share the solution if the issue has been resolved. It is helpful for others who have the same issue. Don't hesitate to keep us in touch if you have any questions.

Thanks for your time and effort to solve this issue.

Have a great holiday.

Regards,
Rita

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Rita Hu -MSFT 9,661 Reputation points

2021-12-28T02:00:10.32+00:00

@Renato Marques Maia
Thanks for your postin on Q&A.

In my opinioin, the updates installation depend on the Windows Update Agent rather then WSUS. The function of WSUS is to "deliver" the updates to the clients. As far as I know, the user must have the Read & execute privilege.
Reference screenshot:

Also, I found a useful policy and I want to share with you:

Path of the policy:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Allow non-administrators to receive update notifications

Please try to apply the policy on the clients and then check whether the non-administrators could install the updates.

Hope the above will be helpful.

Regards,
Rita

If the answer is the right solution, please click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it. If you have extra questions about this answer, please click "Comment".
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Rita Hu -MSFT 9,661 Reputation points

2021-12-29T01:50:24.09+00:00

@Renato Marques Maia
May I know the status of the case? Is there any updates?

Please feel free to inform me if there are any questions. Looking forward for your feedback.

Thanks for your time and have a great day.

Regards,
Rita

If the answer is the right solution, please click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it. If you have extra questions about this answer, please click "Comment".
Rita Hu -MSFT 9,661 Reputation points

2022-01-06T06:07:27.547+00:00

@Renato Marques Maia
Hope you have a wonderful day.

There are no updates for several days. May I know the status of the case? Whether the solution is helpful or not?

Please be kind to share the solution if the issue has been resolved. It is helpful for others who have the same issue. Don't hesitate to keep us in touch if you have any questions.

Thanks for your time and effort to solve this issue.

Have a great holiday.

Regards,
Rita

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