Follow these steps to install and activate your version of Microsoft Visual Studio on Windows.
1. Download the installer
Choose your version and click the link to download:
- Download Visual Studio 2019 Professional
- Download Visual Studio 2022 Professional
- Download Visual Studio 2019 Enterprise
- Download Visual Studio 2022 Enterprise
2. Run the installer
Once the download is complete, open the .exe file. On the first screen, click Continue to proceed.
3. Choose workloads to install
Select the following workloads for best performance:
- ".NET desktop development"
- "ASP.NET and web development"
You can skip the rest unless needed. Leave the default install path, then click Install.
4. Wait for installation to finish
The installer will download and set up Visual Studio. This may take several minutes depending on your system.
5. Open Visual Studio
Once installed, launch Visual Studio from your Start menu.
6. Skip initial setup
On the "Get started" screen, click "Continue without code" to proceed.
7. Enter your product key
Go to File > Account Settings. Click on the "License with a Product Key" option.
Enter the product key we emailed to you and click Apply.
8. You're done
Your Visual Studio license is now active and ready to use.