vs_enterprise.exe --layout c:\VS2019_Enterprise_Full --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NetCrossPlat --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Data --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Office --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Universal --add Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.VisualStudioExtension --includeRecommended --includeOptional --lang en-US He paused. That was only 25 GB. He wanted the nuclear option.

Dr. Aris Thorne, a lead systems architect for a secure government subcontractor, stared at the memo on his screen.

The IT manager shrugged. "Just download the web installer, Aris. It’s only 2 MB."

Finally, the command prompt returned.

He had already obtained the official bootstrapper: vs_enterprise.exe from the Visual Studio Subscriptions portal.

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