

Updating via this method only changes the version, not the channel. You also have the option of downloading the Administrator Update package from the Microsoft Update Catalog to update either your client instance or your network layout. The channel identification is important, because it's how Administrator updates recognize which instances of the product needs to be updated. In addition to installing or updating your product to a particular version, the bootstrappers will also "stamp" your installation or layout with the correct channel identification. If you are an Enterprise or Professional customer and need to install or update to a specific release of Visual Studio, you can find the available bootstrappers in the tables below. Updating your installation to a specific release


With Visual Studio 2022, we make multiple feature versions available simultaneously so that our Enterprise and Professional customers have flexibility and control as to when they adopt feature updates. We update Visual Studio frequently to provide you with new features, performance and reliability improvements, security updates, and bug fixes. Watch the recordings of the Visual Studio 2022 launch event to learn about what's new, hear tips & tricks, and download free digital swag.
