Remote Tools for Visual Studio

Remote Tools for Visual Studio 18.10.0

Remote Tools for Visual Studio enables app deployment, remote debugging, remote testing, performance profiling, and unit testing on computers that do not have Visual Studio installed.

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About Remote Tools for Visual Studio

Remote Tools for Visual Studio enables app deployment, remote debugging, remote testing, performance profiling, and unit testing on computers that do not have Visual Studio installed.

Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Version18.10.0
LicenseMicrosoft Software License
Installer typeexe
Architecturex86, arm64, x64
Package IDMicrosoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools
Install scopeAll users

Install Remote Tools for Visual Studio from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"VS_RemoteTools.exe" /quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Is Remote Tools for Visual Studio free?

Remote Tools for Visual Studio is microsoft software licen software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Remote Tools for Visual Studio?

The latest version is 18.10.0.

Is it safe to download Remote Tools for Visual Studio?

The download button links to the official installer published on download.visualstudio.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 927823d9a20a89aab4bdd38197596f4988338bc92a490a32457ea4957d9ff1fc.

Which Windows versions does Remote Tools for Visual Studio support?

Remote Tools for Visual Studio runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), ARM64, 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Remote Tools for Visual Studio silently?

Run the offline installer with "VS_RemoteTools.exe" /quiet, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Remote Tools for Visual Studio?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Remote Tools for Visual Studio and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools -e.