Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool

Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool 18.0.12127.99

Collect information from Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET installations, for instance for when contacting Microsoft's Visual Studio customer service.

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About Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool

Collect information from Microsoft Visual Studio and .NET installations, for instance for when contacting Microsoft's Visual Studio customer service.

Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft
Version18.0.12127.99
Release date2026-09-02
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeportable
Architecturex86
Package IDMicrosoft.VSDotNetLogCollect

Install Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.VSDotNetLogCollect -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.VSDotNetLogCollect -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VSDotNetLogCollect -e

Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool adds this command to the command line: vsdotnetlogcollect.

Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool free?

Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool is proprietary software from Microsoft. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool?

The latest version is 18.0.12127.99, released on Sep 2, 2026.

Is it safe to download Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool?

The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with c0466d681bb619a4712df601f1602d444d02ead3eeaaf89372d37c1d9a7e9e43.

Which Windows versions does Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool support?

Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VSDotNetLogCollect -e.

Is there a portable version of Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool?

Yes. Microsoft Visual Studio/.NET Log Collection Tool is available as a portable program (Collect.exe, 32-bit (x86)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.