About Visual Studio BuildTools 2017
An integrated, end-to-end solution for developers looking for high productivity and seamless coordination across teams of any size.
Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 15.9.80
An integrated, end-to-end solution for developers looking for high productivity and seamless coordination across teams of any size.
- By Microsoft Corporation
- Proprietary
- Updated May 27, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 15.9.80 |
| Release date | 2026-05-27 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | exe |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.VisualStudio.2017.BuildTools |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.2017.BuildTools -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.2017.BuildTools -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.2017.BuildTools -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"vs_BuildTools.exe" --quiet --wait --campaign "winget"
Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 adds this command to the command line: devenv.
Frequently asked questions
Is Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 free?
Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Visual Studio BuildTools 2017?
The latest version is 15.9.80, released on May 27, 2026.
Is it safe to download Visual Studio BuildTools 2017?
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 bfdbacd40274a779c1e310112b553f0643d3e43cfffb57375ccb86a6a59611cc.
Which Windows versions does Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 support?
Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 silently?
Run the offline installer with "vs_BuildTools.exe" --quiet --wait --campaign "winget", or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.2017.BuildTools -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Visual Studio BuildTools 2017?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Visual Studio BuildTools 2017 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.VisualStudio.2017.BuildTools -e.
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