You aren’t looking for the latest .NET 9 features or AI-powered Copilot shortcuts. You need Visual Studio 2015 . Specifically, the , the offline version , and you want it to be the top (likely meaning “complete” or “uninterrupted”) download.
Note: Microsoft officially ended support for VS2015 on July 14, 2026 (its extended support lifecycle just ended). You will no longer find this ISO on the front page of visualstudio.com. You aren’t looking for the latest
Always verify the digital signature: Right-click the .exe → Properties → Digital Signatures → Microsoft Corporation should be present and valid. Note: Microsoft officially ended support for VS2015 on
To download the offline version of Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition, follow these steps: To download the offline version of Visual Studio
Congratulations, you now have the of Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition. To keep it functional for years to come: