In the bottom-right corner, change the dropdown from "Install while downloading" to "Download all, then install"

Microsoft does not provide a single, all-in-one file for Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition. Instead, you must create a local layout

Developers often need to install integrated development environments (IDEs) on machines without reliable internet access. Securing a complete offline installer for Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition ensures seamless deployment in restricted environments, secure laboratories, or low-bandwidth areas. This comprehensive guide details how to create, configure, and execute a local layout for an uninterrupted installation. Understanding the Visual Studio Offline Installer Concept

vs_community.exe --layout C:\VS2019Offline --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --lang en-US Use code with caution. Command Parameters Explained:

Execute the following command to download workloads and languages (this can exceed 35 GB) : vs_community.exe --layout C:\vs2019layout Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

Ensure every developer on your team installs the exact same version and toolsets.

The Visual Studio 2019 Community Bootstrapper ( vs_community.exe ). Step 1: Download the Visual Studio 2019 Bootstrapper

Navigate to the C:\VSFiles\OfflineLayout folder (or your external drive). Run the file inside that folder.