This command triggers a full download (roughly 24GB depending on selected components) of all necessary files into that folder. 2. System Requirements
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (Home, Pro, or Enterprise). Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster.
If the ISO is unavailable, you can create your own offline installer using the small web installer: visual studio 2015 update 3 offline installer
Run the following command: vs_community.exe /layout "C:\VS2015Offline"
If you have a subscription, you can download a single (approximately 7GB) directly from the Microsoft Subscriptions Portal. This command triggers a full download (roughly 24GB
Open a Command Prompt in the folder where the .exe is located.
Before installing, ensure your machine meets the Visual Studio 2015 System Requirements: Processor: 1
Up to 10 GB (minimum) to 20 GB+ for full installations. 3. Key Features in Update 3
1 GB (minimum); 4 GB+ is strongly recommended for better performance.
You can find the official downloads on the Visual Studio Older Downloads page, though access typically requires a Visual Studio (MSDN) Subscription or joining the free Visual Studio Dev Essentials program. 1. How to Download the Offline Installer (ISO)