Because CDN endpoints for VS 2017 have moved, you may experience 404 errors. Microsoft’s exclusive solution is to add legacy CDN paths to your Hosts file. Add:
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This is the most reliable method. If you have a standard subscription (formerly MSDN), you can log in to visualstudio.com to find the 2017 installers under the "Downloads" tab. microsoft visual studio 2017 download exclusive
For users who cannot find the links in the dashboard, Microsoft provides direct executable installers for the 15.9 version (the final stable baseline): Visual Studio 2017 Community Visual Studio 2017 Professional Visual Studio 2017 Enterprise Core Editions and Exclusive Features Target Audience Key "Exclusive" Capabilities Community Individuals & Students Because CDN endpoints for VS 2017 have moved,