After resuming download the installation progress of Visual Studio decreases

Introduction

Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) used by developers worldwide. It allows developers to create applications for various platforms, including Windows, Android, iOS, and the web. However, some users face issues when trying to pause and resume a download of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition using the Visual Studio Installer. In this blog post, we will discuss this issue in detail and provide solutions to overcome this problem.

The problem with pausing and resuming Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition download

When you pause the download of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition using the Visual Studio Installer, it seems to reset to an earlier point when you resume it. This means that sometimes the progress drops by a few megabytes, and you have to start the download from scratch. This issue can be frustrating, especially if you have a slow internet connection or limited bandwidth.

The reason for this issue is that the Visual Studio Installer does not save the download progress correctly. When you pause the download, the Installer may not save the progress accurately, leading to the download resetting to an earlier point when you resume it.

Solutions to overcome the issue

There are several solutions to overcome the issue of pausing and resuming a download of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition using the Visual Studio Installer. Let’s discuss some of the most effective ones.

Solution 1: Use a download manager

Using a download manager is one of the most effective ways to pause and resume a download of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition. Download managers such as Internet Download Manager (IDM) and Free Download Manager (FDM) are designed to handle large downloads and can pause and resume downloads without losing progress.

To use a download manager, you need to copy the download link of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition from the Visual Studio Installer and paste it into the download manager. The download manager will handle the rest and allow you to pause and resume the download without losing progress.

Solution 2: Use the command line

Another solution to overcome the issue is to use the command line to download Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition. You can use the command line to download the installation files and then pause and resume the download using the built-in tools of your operating system.

To download Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition using the command line, you need to run the following command:

vs_community.exe --layout c:vs2019layout --lang en-US

This command will download the installation files to the c:vs2019layout directory. You can then pause and resume the download using the built-in tools of your operating system, such as the Windows Task Manager.

Solution 3: Use a different internet connection

Sometimes, the issue with pausing and resuming a download of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition using the Visual Studio Installer can be due to your internet connection. If you have a slow or unstable internet connection, the download may reset to an earlier point when you pause and resume it.

To overcome this issue, you can try using a different internet connection. For example, if you are using a Wi-Fi connection, you can try using a wired connection. Alternatively, you can try using a different Wi-Fi network or a mobile hotspot.

Solution 4: Contact Microsoft support

If none of the above solutions work, you can contact Microsoft support for assistance. Microsoft support can provide you with more detailed information about the issue and help you resolve it.

To contact Microsoft support, you can visit the Microsoft Support website and select the appropriate option based on your location and issue.

Conclusion

Pausing and resuming a download of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition using the Visual Studio Installer can be a frustrating experience. However, there are several solutions to overcome this issue, such as using a download manager, using the command line, using a different internet connection, and contacting Microsoft support. By using these solutions, you can ensure that you do not lose progress when pausing and resuming a download of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition.

I understand that you are experiencing issues with pausing and resuming the download of Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition using the Visual Studio Installer. It sounds like the download progress is not being preserved when you pause and resume the download.

There are a few things you can try to resolve this issue:

1. Close the Visual Studio Installer and reopen it. This might help reset the download and allow you to resume it from the point at which it was paused.
2. Check your internet connection. Make sure that you have a stable and fast internet connection to avoid any disruptions while downloading.
3. Try downloading Visual Studio from a different source. You can try downloading Visual Studio from the official Microsoft website instead of using the Visual Studio Installer.
4. If none of the above solutions work, you can try deleting the partially downloaded files and starting the download again from scratch.

I hope these suggestions help resolve your issue. Let me know if you have any questions or if you need further assistance.

Unfortunately, Visual Studio 2019 does not offer an option for segmented or offline installation. The normal installation mode is to download and install everything at once. However, it is possible to create an offline installation of Visual Studio by following the instructions in the Microsoft article “Create an offline installation of Visual Studio“. This article provides two methods for creating an offline installation. One of the methods involves using the following command:

vs_community --layout "C:\Setup\VS2019Offline" --lang en-US

The –add parameter can also be used to limit the size of the download. Keep in mind that downloading everything can be a large undertaking.