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Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017
Create applications for the Universal Windows Platform with C#, VB, JavaScript, or optionally C++.
Version 1.2.3 · by Microsoft
Official site: visualstudio.microsoft.com
About Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017
### Overview
This package adds the Universal Windows Platform development workload to an existing installation of Visual Studio 2017 (Enterprise, Professional or Community).
The lists of components included in this workload in respective Visual Studio 2017 products are shown here:
- [Enterprise](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/workload-component-id-vs-enterprise?view=vs-2017#universal-windows-platform-development)
- [Professional](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/workload-component-id-vs-professional?view=vs-2017#universal-windows-platform-development)
- [Community](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/workload-component-id-vs-community?view=vs-2017#universal-windows-platform-development)
Visual Studio 2017 must be installed first, for example using Chocolatey packages: [visualstudio2017enterprise](https://chocolatey.org/packages/visualstudio2017enterprise), [visualstudio2017professional](https://chocolatey.org/packages/visualstudio2017professional), [visualstudio2017community](https://chocolatey.org/packages/visualstudio2017community).
### 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.
By default, the package will detect installed Visual Studio products and add the workload to all products that support it and do not have it installed already.
In order to act on one specific product when several are installed, the product needs to be indicated to the package via parameters, either:
- `--installPath` - the path where the product is installed, for example "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\2017\Enterprise"
or (both are needed):
- `--productId` - the identifier of the product, for example "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Product.Enterprise"
- `--channelId` - the release channel, should be "VisualStudio.15.Release"
Example 1. Installing the workload on all products, including recommended, but not optional components:
choco install visualstudio2017-workload-universal
How to install Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install universal-windows-platform-development-workload-for-visual-studio-2017
- Open Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017 once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017 free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to visualstudio.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017 is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017?
The version listed here is 1.2.3, published /Date(1615. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017 from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install universal-windows-platform-development-workload-for-visual-studio-2017. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017 safe?
Universal Windows Platform development workload for Visual Studio 2017 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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