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The most comprehensive IDE for .NET and C++ developers on Windows for building web, cloud, desktop, mobile apps, services and games.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Professional
Professional IDE best suited to small teams
Improve productivity with professional developer tools and services to build applications for any platform. Please see the Release notes for more information.
Supported Usage Scenarios
Individual Developers
Classroom Learning
Academic research
Contributing to Open Source Projects
Enterprise
Development Platform Support
Windows Desktop, Universal Windows Apps, Web (ASP.NET), Office 365, Business Applications, Azure Stack, C++ Cross-Platform Library Development, Python, Node.js, .NET Core, Docker Tools
Integrated Development Environment
CodeLens
Peek Definition
Refactoring
One-Click Web Deployment
Model Resource Viewer
Visualize solutions with Dependency Graphs and Code Maps
- Can open diagrams generated in other Visual Studio editions in read-only mode.
Multi-Targeting
Advanced Debugging and Diagnostics
Code Metrics
Graphics Debugging
Static Code Analysis
Performance and Diagnostics Hub
Testing Tools
Code Coverage
Unit Testing
Cross-platform Development
Remoted iOS Simulator for Windows
Native iOS and Android UI Designers
.NET MAUI
Collaboration Tools and Features
PowerPoint Storyboarding
Code Review
Task Suspend/Resume
Team Explorer (third-party development tools support)
Visual Studio Live Share
Before upgrading to Windows 10 Pro, make sure your device is up to date and running the most recent version of Windows 10 Home. For more info about how to keep your PC updated, see Windows Update: FAQ.
1. Press the Windows key/logo, go to Settings > Update and Security > Activation.
2. Click the Change product key.

3. Enter your product key, then click the Next button.
4. Click Activate.
If you encounter any errors during the activation process, please check the solutions from our Support Desk. You may also check Microsoft's troubleshooter guide.
Should you require a clean installation, please proceed to How to perform Windows 10 Clean Installation.
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