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Remote Tools for Visual Studio

by Microsoft Corporationv18.10.0

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Remote Tools for Visual Studio enables app deployment, remote debugging, remote testing, performance profiling, and unit testing on computers that do not have Visual Studio installed.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools --exact --version 18.10.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Remote Tools for Visual Studio

Remote Tools for Visual Studio uses EXE. The silent install switches are /quiet.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
VS_RemoteTools.exe /quiet

See the full silent install reference for Remote Tools for Visual Studio →

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Installers · v18.10.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXEmachineDirect
x64EXEmachineDirect
arm64EXEmachineDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Remote Tools for Visual Studio.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Remote Tools for Visual Studio on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools --exact --version 18.10.0. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Remote Tools for Visual Studio silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools --exact 18.10.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Remote Tools for Visual Studio?
Remote Tools for Visual Studio uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: VS_RemoteTools.exe /quiet. The silent switches are /quiet.
How do I uninstall Remote Tools for Visual Studio via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Remote Tools for Visual Studio's Apps & Features entry.
Is Remote Tools for Visual Studio free?
Remote Tools for Visual Studio is distributed under Microsoft Software License. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Remote Tools for Visual Studio work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Remote Tools for Visual Studio directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Remote Tools for Visual Studio up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.VisualStudio.RemoteTools --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Remote Tools for Visual Studio from microsoft/winget-pkgs.