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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


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=== Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2022 ===
=== Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2022 ===


1. **Visit the Visual Studio website**
==== 1. Visit the Visual Studio website ====
  * Go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)
 
  * Click on "Download Visual Studio 2022"
* Go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)
* Click on "Download Visual Studio 2022"
 
==== 2. Choose your edition ====
 
* '''Community Edition''' (Free) - Recommended for individual developers
* '''Professional Edition''' (Paid) - For professional development teams
* '''Enterprise Edition''' (Paid) - For large organizations


2. **Choose your edition**
===== 3. Download the installer =====
  * **Community Edition** (Free) - Recommended for individual developers
  * **Professional Edition** (Paid) - For professional development teams
  * **Enterprise Edition** (Paid) - For large organizations


3. **Download the installer**
* Click "Download" for your chosen edition
  * Click "Download" for your chosen edition
* Save the installer file (usually named `vs_community.exe`, `vs_professional.exe`, or `vs_enterprise.exe`)
  * Save the installer file (usually named `vs_community.exe`, `vs_professional.exe`, or `vs_enterprise.exe`)


=== Step 2: Run the Visual Studio Installer ===
=== Step 2: Run the Visual Studio Installer ===


1. **Launch the installer**
===== 1. Launch the installer =====
  * Navigate to your Downloads folder
  * Double-click the Visual Studio installer file
  * If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes"


2. **Sign in (Optional but Recommended)**
* Navigate to your Downloads folder
  * Sign in with your Microsoft account for additional features
* Double-click the Visual Studio installer file
  * This enables cloud sync of settings and extensions
* If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes"


=== Step 3: Select Workloads ===
=== Step 3: Select Workloads ===


1. **Choose Desktop Development with C++**
===== 1. Choose Desktop Development with C++ =====
  * In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload
  * This includes:
    * MSVC v143 compiler toolset
    * Windows 10/11 SDK
    * CMake tools for Visual Studio
    * Windows 10/11 SDK


2. **Optional: Additional Components**
* In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload
  * **C++ CMake tools for Windows** - Helpful for modern C++ projects
  * **Git for Windows** - Version control integration
  * **IntelliCode** - AI-assisted code completion


3. **Verify Windows SDK Selection**
===== 2. Optional: Additional Components =====
  * Ensure "Windows 10 SDK" or "Windows 11 SDK" is selected
 
  * The latest version is recommended (usually selected by default)
* '''C++ CMake tools for Windows''' - Helpful for modern C++ projects
* '''IntelliCode''' - AI-assisted code completion
 
===== 3. Verify Windows SDK Selection =====
* Ensure "Windows 10 SDK" or "Windows 11 SDK" is selected
* The latest version is recommended (usually selected by default)


=== Step 4: Installation Process ===
=== Step 4: Installation Process ===


1. **Start Installation**
===== 1. Start Installation =====
  * Click "Install" to begin the installation process
* Click "Install" to begin the installation process
  * The installer will download and install all selected components
* The installer will download and install all selected components


2. **Wait for Completion**
===== 2. Wait for Completion =====
  * Installation typically takes 30-60 minutes depending on your internet speed
* The installer will show progress for each component
  * The installer will show progress for each component


3. **Restart if Required**
===== 3. Restart if Required =====
  * Some components may require a system restart
* Some components may require a system restart
  * Follow the prompts to restart your computer
* Follow the prompts to restart your computer


== Installing Visual Studio 2019 (Alternative) ==
== Installing Visual Studio 2019 (Alternative) ==
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=== Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2019 ===
=== Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2019 ===


1. **Access Visual Studio 2019 Downloads**
===== 1. Access Visual Studio 2019 Downloads =====
  * Go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/)
* Go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/older-downloads/)
  * Scroll down to "Visual Studio 2019" section
* Scroll down to "Visual Studio 2019" section
  * Click "Download" for your preferred edition
* Click "Download" for your preferred edition


2. **Download the installer**
===== 2. Download the installer =====
  * Save the installer file (usually `vs_community.exe` for Community edition)
* Save the installer file (usually `vs_community.exe` for Community edition)


=== Step 2: Install Visual Studio 2019 ===
=== Step 2: Install Visual Studio 2019 ===


1. **Run the installer**
===== 1. Run the installer =====
  * Double-click the downloaded installer
* Double-click the downloaded installer
  * Click "Yes" if prompted by User Account Control
* Click "Yes" if prompted by User Account Control
 
2. **Select Workloads**
  * Choose "Desktop development with C++"
  * Ensure Windows 10 SDK is included
  * Click "Install"
 
3. **Complete Installation**
  * Wait for the installation to complete
  * Restart your computer if prompted
 
== Post-Installation Configuration ==
 
=== Step 1: Update Visual Studio ===
 
1. **Check for Updates**
  * Open Visual Studio
  * Go to **Tools** → **Options** → **Environment** → **Updates**
  * Click "Check for updates"
 
2. **Install Updates**
  * If updates are available, click "Update"
  * Restart Visual Studio after updates are installed
 
=== Step 2: Verify Installation ===
 
1. **Test C++ Compilation**
  * Create a new C++ project: **File** → **New** → **Project**
  * Choose "Console App" under Visual C++
  * Build the project: **Build** → **Build Solution**
 
2. **Check Windows SDK**
  * Go to **Tools** → **Options** → **Projects and Solutions** → **VC++ Directories**
  * Verify Windows SDK paths are present
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
=== Common Installation Issues ===
 
1. **Installation Fails**
  * Run installer as Administrator
  * Disable antivirus temporarily during installation
  * Check Windows Update for missing prerequisites
 
2. **Missing Windows SDK**
  * Re-run Visual Studio installer
  * Modify installation to include Windows SDK
  * Ensure correct SDK version is selected
 
3. **Compiler Not Found**
  * Verify "Desktop development with C++" workload is installed
  * Check **Tools** → **Options** → **Projects and Solutions** → **VC++ Directories**
  * Repair Visual Studio installation if necessary
 
=== Performance Optimization ===


1. **Disable Unnecessary Features**
===== 2. Select Workloads =====
  * Go to **Tools** → **Options** → **Environment** → **General**
* Choose "Desktop development with C++"
  * Disable "Animate environment tools" for better performance
* Ensure Windows 10 SDK is included
  * Turn off "Rich client visual experience" if experiencing slowdowns
* Click "Install"


2. **Configure IntelliSense**
===== 3. Complete Installation =====
  * Go to **Tools** → **Options** → **Text Editor** → **C/C++** → **Advanced**
* Wait for the installation to complete
  * Adjust "IntelliSense" settings for your system
* Restart your computer if prompted


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==

Latest revision as of 21:52, 19 October 2025

Introduction

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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

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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)

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Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2022

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1. Visit the Visual Studio website

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2. Choose your edition

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  • Community Edition (Free) - Recommended for individual developers
  • Professional Edition (Paid) - For professional development teams
  • Enterprise Edition (Paid) - For large organizations
3. Download the installer
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  • 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

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1. Launch the installer
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  • Navigate to your Downloads folder
  • Double-click the Visual Studio installer file
  • If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes"

Step 3: Select Workloads

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1. Choose Desktop Development with C++
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  • In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload
2. Optional: Additional Components
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  • C++ CMake tools for Windows - Helpful for modern C++ projects
  • IntelliCode - AI-assisted code completion
3. Verify Windows SDK Selection
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  • Ensure "Windows 10 SDK" or "Windows 11 SDK" is selected
  • The latest version is recommended (usually selected by default)

Step 4: Installation Process

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1. Start Installation
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  • Click "Install" to begin the installation process
  • The installer will download and install all selected components
2. Wait for Completion
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  • The installer will show progress for each component
3. Restart if Required
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  • Some components may require a system restart
  • Follow the prompts to restart your computer

Installing Visual Studio 2019 (Alternative)

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Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2019

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1. Access Visual Studio 2019 Downloads
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2. Download the installer
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  • Save the installer file (usually `vs_community.exe` for Community edition)

Step 2: Install Visual Studio 2019

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1. Run the installer
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  • Double-click the downloaded installer
  • Click "Yes" if prompted by User Account Control
2. Select Workloads
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  • Choose "Desktop development with C++"
  • Ensure Windows 10 SDK is included
  • Click "Install"
3. Complete Installation
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  • Wait for the installation to complete
  • Restart your computer if prompted

Conclusion

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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

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