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.NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools

Tools for building WPF, Windows Forms, and console applications using C#, Visual Basic, and F#.

Version 1.0.2 · by Microsoft

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About .NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools

### Overview

This package adds the .NET desktop build tools workload to an existing installation of Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools.

The list of components included in this workload is shown [here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/workload-component-id-vs-build-tools?view=vs-2017#net-desktop-build-tools).

Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools must be installed first, for example using the Chocolatey package [visualstudio2017buildtools](https://chocolatey.org/packages/visualstudio2017buildtools).

### Customizations

The package passes all package parameters to the Visual Studio installer, enabling full customization of the installation. The possible parameters are [described here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/use-command-line-parameters-to-install-visual-studio). The package passes `--norestart --includeRecommended` by default, and `--quiet`, unless `--passive` is specified in the package parameters.

By default, the package installs components required by and recommended for the workload. Package parameters can be used to adjust this behavior:

- `--no-includeRecommended` - Does not include the recommended components.

- `--includeOptional` - Includes the optional components.

Example 1. Installing the workload, including recommended, but not optional components:

choco install visualstudio2017-workload-manageddesktopbuildtools --package-parameters "--includeRecommended"

Example 2. Installing the workload, including all recommended and optional components:

choco install visualstudio2017-workload-manageddesktopbuildtools --package-parameters "--includeOptional"

Example 3. Installing the workload, including only required components:

choco install visualstudio2017-workload-manageddesktopbuildtools --package-parameters "--no-includeRecommended"

[More package parameter examples](https://github.com/jberezanski/ChocolateyPackages/blob/master/chocolatey-visualstudio.extension/EXAMPLES.md).

How to install .NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install net-desktop-build-tools-workload-for-visual-studio-2017-build-tools
  4. Open .NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is .NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to visualstudio.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where .NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of .NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools?

The version listed here is 1.0.2, published /Date(1615. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install .NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install net-desktop-build-tools-workload-for-visual-studio-2017-build-tools. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is .NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools safe?

.NET desktop build tools workload for Visual Studio 2017 Build Tools downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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