Disc space error while downloading Visual studio 2026 Ent version

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Disc space error while downloading Visual studio 2026 Ent version

Patan, Subhani 0

We are trying to download the visual studio 2026 enterprise software package from below URL through given command line, with limited workloads.

Still, we are getting the error message as shown in attached / below given screen shot saying, we need 84 GB disk space availability.

Our understanding is that 84 GB disc space is required, if we are going with “FULL” download.

So, the question is do we need 84 GB disk space, even for selective workloads? Is there a way this can addressed / mitigated?

Link to download the visual studio 2026 software: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

Command Line: "C:\Test\vs_enterprise.exe" --wait --passive --add Microsoft.Net.Component.4.7.2.SDK --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Git --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.LinqToSql --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.14.50.18.0.x86.x64 --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Azure --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Data --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.DataScience --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeMobile --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetCrossPlat --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Node --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Office --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Universal --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.VisualStudioExtension --includeRecommended --includeOptional --removeOos true --remove Component.Incredibuild --noUpdateInstaller --norestart

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Leon Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,415 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Patan, Subhani

Thank you for your question.

Based on your details, you are installing Visual Studio using a layout, which allows you to flexibly download and install only the components you need.

From our testing, the layout created with your command requires about 30 GB of disk space. However, during installation, Visual Studio still requires more than 80 GB, which is expected behavior. This is because it requires the additional space for extracting the file and cache.

We still have solution to reduce require disk space for installation, you can read and use multiple solution if needed.

Move the layout to another drive or external storage (Recommended): The layout does not need to be stored on the C: drive. You can install Visual Studio from a layout located on a USB, external drive, or another local drive (D:, E:, etc.). This alone can free up ~30 GB on C:
Use the --noWeb parameter: Visual Studio creates cache files during installation. When you use --noWeb, these cache files are removed after installation completes, saving several GB of disk space.
Use --installPath to install to another drive (Recommended): While some components must remain on C:, many components can be installed to another drive. In our testing, this reduced the required disk space to ~60 GB instead of over 86 GB.
Install only required components: Even if you create a full layout, you do not need to install all components. Use the --add parameter to specify only the workloads or components you need. Required components cannot be skipped, but optional components can significantly increase disk usage. Please use this document for more details.
Clean up or extend the C: drive: Use Disk Cleanup to remove unused system files. This is safe and can recover several GB. If you have other drives, you can also shrink them and extend the C: drive if needed.
Consider using Visual Studio 2022: If you don’t require the newest features, Visual Studio 2022 remains a stable and reliable option and has lower disk space requirements compared to newer versions.

If my support was helpful, kindly follow the instructions here so others with the same problem can benefit as well.

Patan, Subhani 0 Reputation points

2026-03-03T07:46:25.4566667+00:00

Hi Leon,

thank you for the response and sharing the available options.

when i run the command with --noWeb parameter, getting below error messages
Patan, Subhani 0 Reputation points

2026-03-03T07:49:02.13+00:00

Also, i have removed "Optional" components / workloads from the layout command and disc space expected is around 40 GB after this.

is it recommended or good to go with the visual studio installation by removing "optional" components? there will be no impact technically on development activities? Please help with your inputs / suggestions
Leon Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-03T09:07:58.1666667+00:00
Hi Patan, Subhani,

Thank you for your response,

This is an expected behavior when using the --noWeb parameter, as it prevents Visual Studio from accessing the internet. However, since you’re installing from an offline layout, this error should not appear.

Based on my experience, it looks like the installation command you’re using may not be correct. It would be helpful if you could share the exact command line you’re using so we can review it.

If your goal is to install all workloads included in the layout, you can simplify the process by using the --in parameter and pointing it to the response.json file in the layout folder, no need to use --add paramter. We have documentation that explains how to install Visual Studio using a configuration file, which you can refer to for more details. Below is an example installation command:

vs_enterprise.exe --in <response file path> --passive --norestart --noWeb --installPath <your path>

Optional components are not strictly required and can be skipped but I'm not recommended. For example:

Microsoft.Net.Component.4.7.1.TargetingPack is the Optional component but if you omit it, some project can't be run, and it will require to install manually later.

If you want to reduce the size, I recommend omitting the Recommended component, it's safe and usually not affect how to run the project.

For example, Component.VisualStudio.GitHub.Copilot is only responsible for the Copilot chat window. You can safely omit it and still open your project and test your code without any issues.

You can refer to this link to know which is Recommended and Optional component.

I hope this helps address your concern. If you continue to encounter installation errors, please share the details in the comments and I’ll respond as soon as possible.
If my answer was helpful, please mark it so that another can find the solution easily.
Patan, Subhani 0 Reputation points

2026-03-03T09:27:22.9233333+00:00

Hi Leon,

thank you for the response. please find the below command for your review.

"C:\Test\vs_enterprise.exe" --wait --passive --add Microsoft.Net.Component.4.7.2.SDK --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Git --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.LinqToSql --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.14.50.18.0.x86.x64 --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Azure --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Data --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.DataScience --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeMobile --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetCrossPlat --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Node --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Office --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Universal --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.VisualStudioExtension --includeRecommended --includeOptional --removeOos true --remove Component.Incredibuild --noUpdateInstaller --norestart
Leon Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-04T08:45:04.35+00:00
Hi @Patan, Subhani,

Thank you for your response and this help me a lot to identify your issue.

The error message missing Microsoft.VisualStudio.Product.Enterprise show when there has conflict between your computer environment with the version you want to install.

For example, you used to install a version like Community, but for some reason you have uninstall incompletely. There's some left information still store in the cache or registry, so when you install with the new one. Installer found a conflict between the present edition and the one you want to install.

If you have internet access, Visual Studio will connect to Microsoft server, the channelUri is the source where installer will look for the download. But now with offline environment. It can't be finished and throw two errors message as you can see.

Now, please follow my guidance to troubleshoot the issue:

Use InstallCleanup.exe to process a deep uninstall and clean your computer Open cmd.exe with Admin privilege and run this command. If it can't be found, please check if InstallCleanup.exe exists.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\InstallCleanup.exe" -f

Open Registry.exe and manually delete these folder if it exist HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\VisualStudio\Setup HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\VisualStudio\Setup HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\VisualStudio\Setup Note: These steps are provided for troubleshooting only, please back up the Windows Registry before making any changes. Incorrect deletion or modification may cause system issues or data loss, and you proceed at your own responsibility.

Check the Visual Studio cache folder and delete all the left folder Open Win + R and type line by line %PROGRAMDATA% %APPDATA% %TEMP% Find and delete all the file or folder related to Visual Studio

Re-run the installation command Your installation is almost correct. However, I recommend using this command and run again.
<your vs_setup file path> --add Microsoft.Net.Component.4.7.2.SDK --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Git --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.LinqToSql --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.14.50.18.0.x86.x64 --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Azure --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Data --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.DataScience --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeMobile --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetCrossPlat --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Node --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Office --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Universal --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.VisualStudioExtension --noWeb --passive --includeRecommended --includeOptional --removeOos true --norestart --wait
I tested and everything work well as you can see I hope my guidance will resolve your issue. If you need any further assistance, don't hesitate to let me know in the comment.
Patan, Subhani 0 Reputation points

2026-03-04T09:20:57.98+00:00

Hi Leon,

thank you much for sharing your inputs. much appreciated.

Let me try the recommendations and get back with further update here.
Leon Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-05T09:13:31.7433333+00:00

Hi @Patan, Subhani,

I’m happy to assist if you have any follow up questions. Just let me know in the comments.
Leon Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-03-11T00:39:23.0666667+00:00

Hi @Patan, Subhani ,

I haven’t heard back from you in a while, so I’m not sure if the issue has been resolved. If you still need any assistance, please let me know in the comments. I’d be happy to help you resolve it.

If my support was helpful, I would really appreciate if you could follow this guide to provide some feedback and close this case.
Patan, Subhani 0 Reputation points

2026-03-11T04:20:00.0866667+00:00

Hi Leon, thank you for the follow-up

We have tested the above steps and it worked in the system, where we tried the installation initially.

Then we took a new system where the installation was never tried and ran the above command for installation and got the disc space error.

But when we remove "--includeOptional" parameter, it works fine with no error.

As the issue seems to be random, we are proceeding to create our layout, by excluding "--includeOptional" parameter as of now.

Please let us know your inputs if any and thank you for your guidance.

Leon Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,415 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi [@Patan, Subhani],

I’m glad to hear that the issue has been resolved.

Regarding the offline layout, the --includeOptional parameter is not required if you prefer a lighter layout and in your case is reduce the error. You can safely skip it.

After installation, if you open a project that requires an optional component, Visual Studio will clearly prompt you with the component name. You can then install that specific component manually from the offline layout. This behavior is expected and fully supported.

I’ve tested the layout without --includeOptional, and it worked as expected. Below are the commands I used. They are almost ready to use, just update the paths as needed. The selected components are based on the list you previously shared.

Create offline layout

"C:\Users\leon\Downloads\vs_community_2026.exe" --layout "E:\VS_2026_Test_RecommendedOnly" --add Microsoft.Net.Component.4.7.2.SDK --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Git --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.LinqToSql --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.14.50.18.0.x86.x64 --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Azure --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Data --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.DataScience --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeMobile --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetCrossPlat --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Node --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Office --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Universal --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.VisualStudioExtension --includeRecommended --passive

Install from offline layout

"E:\VS_2026_Test_RecommendedOnly\vs_community_2026.exe" --add Microsoft.Net.Component.4.7.2.SDK --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Git --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.LinqToSql --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.14.50.18.0.x86.x64 --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Azure --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Data --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.DataScience --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeMobile --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetCrossPlat --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetWeb --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Node --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Office --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Universal --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.VisualStudioExtension --includeRecommended  --passive --norestart --noWeb

I hope this helps. If you don’t have any further questions on this topic, please consider marking this answer so we can close the thread. This also helps other users with the same issue find the solution more easily.

Patan, Subhani 0 Reputation points

2026-03-12T11:30:22.02+00:00

Hi Leon, thank you for the guidance and valuable suggestions. we can mark the thread as closed

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