Installation guide
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 — installation
Updated 2026-07-03
- Download and install Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Professional.
- Launch Visual Studio.
- If prompted, sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Go to Help → Register Visual Studio (or Account Settings, depending on the version).
- Select Unlock with a Product Key.
- Enter the product key you received after purchase.
- Click Apply or Activate.
- Restart Visual Studio if requested.
Your copy of Visual Studio should now be activated and ready to use.
If you experience any activation issues, please contact our support team and we will be happy to assist you.
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