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* Double-click the Visual Studio installer file | * Double-click the Visual Studio installer file | ||
* If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes" | * If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes" | ||
=== Step 3: Select Workloads === | === Step 3: Select Workloads === | ||
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* In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload | * In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload | ||
===== 2. Optional: Additional Components ===== | ===== 2. Optional: Additional Components ===== | ||
* '''C++ CMake tools for Windows''' - Helpful for modern C++ projects | * '''C++ CMake tools for Windows''' - Helpful for modern C++ projects | ||
* '''IntelliCode''' - AI-assisted code completion | * '''IntelliCode''' - AI-assisted code completion | ||
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===== 2. Wait for Completion ===== | ===== 2. Wait for Completion ===== | ||
* The installer will show progress for each component | * The installer will show progress for each component | ||
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* Wait for the installation to complete | * Wait for the installation to complete | ||
* Restart your computer if prompted | * Restart your computer if prompted | ||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:52, 19 October 2025
Introduction
[edit | edit source]This tutorial will guide you through downloading and installing Visual Studio 2019 or Visual Studio 2022. Visual Studio is the integrated development environment (IDE) required to compile and work with modding projects. This guide covers both Visual Studio 2019 and Visual Studio 2022, though Visual Studio 2022 is recommended for newer systems.
By the end of this tutorial, you will have:
- A properly configured Visual Studio installation
- All necessary C++ development tools
- The correct Windows SDK
- An environment ready for programming
Prerequisites
[edit | edit source]Before starting this tutorial, ensure you have:
- A Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer
- Administrator privileges on your system
- At least 8GB of RAM (16GB recommended)
- At least 20GB of free disk space
- A stable internet connection for downloading Visual Studio
Installing Visual Studio 2022 (Recommended)
[edit | edit source]Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2022
[edit | edit source]1. Visit the Visual Studio website
[edit | edit source]- Go to [1](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)
- Click on "Download Visual Studio 2022"
2. Choose your edition
[edit | edit source]- Community Edition (Free) - Recommended for individual developers
- Professional Edition (Paid) - For professional development teams
- Enterprise Edition (Paid) - For large organizations
3. Download the installer
[edit | edit source]- Click "Download" for your chosen edition
- Save the installer file (usually named `vs_community.exe`, `vs_professional.exe`, or `vs_enterprise.exe`)
Step 2: Run the Visual Studio Installer
[edit | edit source]1. Launch the installer
[edit | edit source]- Navigate to your Downloads folder
- Double-click the Visual Studio installer file
- If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes"
Step 3: Select Workloads
[edit | edit source]1. Choose Desktop Development with C++
[edit | edit source]- In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload
2. Optional: Additional Components
[edit | edit source]- C++ CMake tools for Windows - Helpful for modern C++ projects
- IntelliCode - AI-assisted code completion
3. Verify Windows SDK Selection
[edit | edit source]- Ensure "Windows 10 SDK" or "Windows 11 SDK" is selected
- The latest version is recommended (usually selected by default)
Step 4: Installation Process
[edit | edit source]1. Start Installation
[edit | edit source]- Click "Install" to begin the installation process
- The installer will download and install all selected components
2. Wait for Completion
[edit | edit source]- The installer will show progress for each component
3. Restart if Required
[edit | edit source]- Some components may require a system restart
- Follow the prompts to restart your computer
Installing Visual Studio 2019 (Alternative)
[edit | edit source]Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2019
[edit | edit source]1. Access Visual Studio 2019 Downloads
[edit | edit source]- Go to [2](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/)
- Scroll down to "Visual Studio 2019" section
- Click "Download" for your preferred edition
2. Download the installer
[edit | edit source]- Save the installer file (usually `vs_community.exe` for Community edition)
Step 2: Install Visual Studio 2019
[edit | edit source]1. Run the installer
[edit | edit source]- Double-click the downloaded installer
- Click "Yes" if prompted by User Account Control
2. Select Workloads
[edit | edit source]- Choose "Desktop development with C++"
- Ensure Windows 10 SDK is included
- Click "Install"
3. Complete Installation
[edit | edit source]- Wait for the installation to complete
- Restart your computer if prompted
Conclusion
[edit | edit source]You have successfully installed and configured Visual Studio for Source SDK development. Your development environment now includes:
- Visual Studio 2019 or 2022 with C++ development tools
- Windows SDK for your operating system
- All necessary compilers and build tools
- A properly configured IDE ready for programming
Remember to keep Visual Studio updated regularly to ensure compatibility with the latest tools and security updates.
Sources
[edit | edit source]- [3](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/) - Retrieved on 2025-01-19
- [4](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/) - Retrieved on 2025-01-19
- [5](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/install/install-visual-studio) - Retrieved on 2025-01-19