Download and install Visual Studio Professional 2022

Download the installer

  1. Go to the official Microsoft website.
  2. Click the "Download Visual Studio" button.
  3. Make sure to select the Professional 2022 edition from the dropdown menu (not Community or Enterprise).
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Installation

  1. Once the file has been downloaded, run it.

  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  3. During the process, you can choose the development modules you need (e.g., desktop, web, mobile development, etc.).

Product activation

  1. Open Visual Studio 2022 once it is installed.

  2. In the menu bar, go to Help > Register Product.

  3. In the activation window, select "License with a Product Key" (at the bottom).

  4. Enter the product key you received.

  5. Click "Activate" or "Apply" to complete the activation.

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Confirmation

  1. Once successfully activated, you will be able to use Visual Studio Professional 2022 without limitations.

  2. If you don't enter a key, you will have access to a 30-day trial version.