Offline layouts do not update automatically. To keep your installer current: update Visual Studio using a minimal offline layout

While the offline installer for Visual Studio Community Edition offers several benefits, it also has some limitations, including:

In an era of high-speed fiber optics and ubiquitous Wi-Fi, the concept of an "offline installer" might seem like a relic of the dial-up age. However, for professional developers, students, and enterprise IT administrators, the remains an indispensable tool.