Write-Log "Installing Visual Studio Professional 2019..." $process = Start-Process -FilePath $InstallerExe -ArgumentList $CmdArgs -Wait -PassThru -NoNewWindow
if ($process.ExitCode -eq 0) Write-Log "Installation completed successfully!" elseif ($process.ExitCode -eq 3010) Write-Log "Installation completed but requires reboot (Exit Code: 3010)" if ($RebootIfRequired) Write-Log "Rebooting system in 10 seconds..." Start-Sleep -Seconds 10 Restart-Computer -Force else Write-Log "ERROR: Installation failed with exit code: $($process.ExitCode)" Write-Log "Check log for details: $LogPath" exit $process.ExitCode
The installer was launched with administrative privileges. The initial phase involved updating the Visual Studio Installer binary to the latest version. install visual studio professional 2019
The Visual Studio 2019 installer uses a workload-based model. Instead of selecting individual components, you choose development "stacks."
Here are the most common workloads for Professional users: Write-Log "Installing Visual Studio Professional 2019
| Workload | When to Select | |----------|----------------| | ASP.NET and web development | Building web APIs, MVC apps, Blazor, or Razor pages. | | .NET desktop development | WinForms, WPF, and console apps. | | Desktop development with C++ | Legacy native Windows apps, game engines, or drivers. | | Node.js development | JavaScript/TypeScript backends. | | Data storage and processing | SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), Azure Data Lake. |
Recommendation: Start with two core workloads to keep installation time reasonable. You can always add more later via the Visual Studio Installer. The installer was launched with administrative privileges
Tools > Options > Environment > Keyboard. Switch to "Visual Studio Code" mapping if you cross over often.