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Installing Visual Studio 2019/2022

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Introduction

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

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)

Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2022

1. Visit the Visual Studio website

2. Choose your edition

  • 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
  • Save the installer file (usually named `vs_community.exe`, `vs_professional.exe`, or `vs_enterprise.exe`)

Step 2: Run the Visual Studio 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"

Step 3: Select Workloads

1. Choose Desktop Development with C++
  • In the installer, select the "Desktop development with C++" workload
2. Optional: Additional Components
  • 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

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

Installing Visual Studio 2019 (Alternative)

Step 1: Download Visual Studio 2019

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

Step 2: Install Visual Studio 2019

1. Run the installer
  • Double-click the downloaded installer
  • 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

Conclusion

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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