: Not free; requires an active Visual Studio Subscription to download officially from Microsoft. If you're looking to download this, I can help you find: Official documentation for your specific operating system. Instructions on how to verify the SHA1 hash of your file.
| Alternative | Pros | Cons | |-------------|------|------| | | Supports .NET 4.0 projects | UI is slower; some project types unsupported | | SharpDevelop 4.4 | Free, lightweight, opens .sln files | No official support, discontinued | | JetBrains Rider 2020.3 | Excellent for .NET Framework 4.x | Not free, different UI | | VS Code + OmniSharp | Modern editor, fast | No Windows Forms/ WPF designer |
: Fixed issues with VSTypeResolutionService that caused crashes in localized versions of the software. System Requirements
files within the Solution Explorer, though the runtime itself requires a separate download. Performance Improvements
: A new stand-alone application for faster local documentation viewing.
Create an AdminDeployment.xml file using the /createadminfile switch: