Microsoft is rolling out a smoother migration path for developers moving from Visual Studio 2022 to Visual Studio 2026. The new installer copies over workloads, settings, extensions, and SDKs automatically — letting you spend minimal time on setup and jump straight back into coding.
Here’s what’s new and better:
A Smarter Install Experience
The new Visual Studio Installer makes upgrading seamless. It detects your existing Visual Studio 2022 setup and can rebuild it in Visual Studio 2026—including workloads, toolsets, SDKs, extensions, and settings.
Easy Setup on a New Machine
Setting up somewhere new? Just import your .vsconfig and pair it with your .vssettings file to recreate your exact environment—fast.
Setup Assistant (In-IDE Acquisition)
When you open a project, the Setup Assistant automatically detects your project’s required dependencies. With support for multiple toolsets and SDKs, you can easily retarget to the latest version or install missing dependencies on the spot.
GitHub Copilot App Modernization – Now Built In
Copilot’s app modernization agent helps you upgrade projects, migrate them to Azure, detect outdated dependencies, recommend improvements, and apply code changes in real time—keeping your workflow smooth and uninterrupted.
Automatic Updates on Close
Updating is now effortless with Update on Close. When you’re done coding, Visual Studio downloads and installs updates after you close the IDE, so your next session always starts with the latest improvements.
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