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Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8 ReleasesThe Visual Studio 2022 Blog is the official source of product insight from the Visual Studio Engineering Team. You can find in-depth information about the Visual Studio 2022 releases in the following posts:
Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.20released April 8th, 2025
What's New in this releasereleased March 11th, 2025
What's New in this release Security advisories addressedreleased February 11th, 2025
What's New in this release Security advisories addressedreleased January 14th, 2025
What's New in this releasereleased November 12th, 2024
What's New in this release Security advisories addressedreleased October 8th, 2024
What's New in this release Security advisories addressedreleased September 10th, 2024
What's New in this releaseCVE-2024-35272 SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.13released August 13th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this releasereleased July 9th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this releasereleased June 11th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this releasereleased May 14th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this releasereleased Apr 9th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.9released Mar 12th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.8released Feb 13th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.7released Jan 30th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.6C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\2022\Enterprise\VC\Redist\MSVC\<latest version>. App local deployments should copy the relevant VC runtime binaries from the same folder under arm64 or x64, x86 subfolders.released Jan 17th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.5released Jan 9th, 2024
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.4released Dec 5th, 2023
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.3released Nov 28th, 2023
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.2released Nov 21st, 2023
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8.1released Nov 14th, 2023
Summary of What's New in this Release of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8 Productivity Features C++ and Game Development F# Improvements Features Community Suggestions F# Debugging and Diagnostics Razor Tooling JavaScript and TypeScript Development SQL Testing Performance Enhancements Enterprise ManagementSupercharging your productivity with Visual Studio gets a lot easier in the newest release of Visual Studio. GitHub Copilot autocomplete is now available as an optional component, making it far easier to install along with a new Visual Studio install or for an administrator to package with an update. A subscription is required to activate features; free trial is available.
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Case Preserving Find and ReplaceWhen you do a Replace, you can now preserve the original casing of each match in your code. Note that to get Pascal case and Camel case, your Replace string must be in Pascal case or Camel case.
Toggle case preservation in the Replace window with Alt+V or by clicking on the Preserve case option.
Quick Replace (Ctrl+H):
Replace in Files (Ctrl+Shift+H):
Share your thoughts on the case preserving replace experience on this Developer Community ticket: Case-Preserving Search & Replace Across Multiple Files.
Create a Pull Request in Visual StudioInstead of using the browser, you can create your pull request in Visual Studio. Use the Markdown editor with your pull request descriptions to render headers, bulleted lists, and other Markdown syntax by clicking on the "Preview" button. Enable this via Preview Features > Pull Request.
We've iterated in preview versions to deliver better error handling and an improved the reviewer experience. Let us know what you think of Pull Request experience here.
Add Reviewers to your Pull RequestYou can now add your reviewers to your pull requests in Visual Studio for both Azure DevOps and GitHub.
Try this out by clicking on the "Create a Pull Request" link that appears on push, or by selecting Git > GitHub or Azure DevOps > New Pull Request from the top level menu. Then, navigate to the Reviewers section and search for the reviewers you'd like to add. We plan to continue making updates to improve this Pull Request experience, so please share your feedback about this feature here and engage with us on the suggestion ticket in Developer Community.
We've also added better error handling and improved the reviewer search. Let us know what you think of Pull Request experience here.
Summary DiffAs a continuation of our efforts to improve the diffing experience in Visual Studio, we've implemented the Summary view in the diff and compare views. This new option allows you to see only the changes in the file with a few lines of context, making reviewing your changes in a commit or the comparison between two files much more efficient.
Let us know what you think of this feature by sharing your feedback here and engage with us on the suggestion ticket in Developer Community.
Multi-Repo Activation Setting and Limit IncreaseIn some workflows, it was important to control whether multi-repo was activated automatically. With a new setting, you can keep your focus on an individual repository without seeing the multi-repository UI. Additionally, we've increased the number of repositories you can work with at once to 25.
GitHub Avatars added to Git Repository WindowSee your GitHub avatars in the multi-branch graph in the Git Repository Window.
GitHub Actions ToolingWe addressed the unexpected behavior of the new GitHub Actions node in Solution Explorer appearing for repos not hosted on GitHub.com. The new node should now only appear for repos hosted on GitHub.com. Next, we are working on the ability to turn off the new node via Tools > Options.
Code Search and NavigationAs weâve been working on performance and reliability improvements in All-In-One Search experience, weâve also added a status bar that displays the count of each type of result thatâs been returned.
Microsoft Teams ToolkitIn the latest Visual Studio 2022 version 17.8 we introduce more project templates to fit in more business scenario and to make getting start simpler. New templates are:
- an Echo Bot template which echoes user inputs. - a Link Unfurling template which is a type of Message Extensions app that can render URL links to adaptive cards. - a Custom Search Result template which is a Search type of Message Extensions apps that can allow users directly search and show results from chat area or search bar. - a Collect From Input and Process Data template which is an Action type of Message Extensions app that get users input, perform some logic and then send results back to users.
We also redesign our UI for you to easier select among templates, we add filters and tags for different type of templates.
Visual Studio Update NotificationNoticed something new? For Visual Studio 2022, we added an overlay to the VS task bar icon to help you know when VS will update.
When there is an update available and you have enabled the "Update on Close" option, the icon will appear. Once you close VS, an update will immediately start and as a result the icon will also disappear. For more information on Update on Close, please visit VS Update on Close.
Additionally We addressed an issue where Git SCC provider binds to non-Git folders in Open Folder mode and prevents other providers such as VisualSVN from working.
C++ and Game DevelopmentWe have added support for users to run their remote Linux unit tests from the Test Explorer in Visual Studio to any remote Linux machines they are connected to through the Connection Manager
Added Problem Details window for navigation of structured diagnostics. Open it using the Details icon on an entry in the Error List.
const if they logically should not modify the object's state. By hovering over a member function and clicking the light bulb icon, you can quickly access suggestions to mark the function as const./FU is no longer supported for C compilations as there is no /clr support for C./FU:asFriend has been added to provide parity with in-source #using <assembly> as_friend.You now have convenient access to the .NET Counter through the diagnostics window by choosing the ".NET Counters" selection from the "Select Tool" dropdown menu. Even while conducting debugging sessions, you can utilize the capabilities of .NET Counters to oversee and assess crucial performance metrics.
Cross platform Enc/Hot Reload debugging supportWe have added support for Edit and Continue for F5 (with debugger) and Ctrl-F5 (no debugger) scenarios when diagnosing and debugging apps hosted on Linux containers or in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Please note the F5 debugging scenario relies on .NET 8 RC1 and above.
Debug Linux App Services via Attach to ProcessWe are excited to unveil a powerful new feature that enables debugging of .NET processes in Linux App Services - via "Attach to Process".
This feature empowers developers to effortlessly debug and diagnose issues within their running Linux Azure App Services instances.
To attach to a process:
1.Select Debug > Attach to Process (or press Ctrl+Alt+P) to open the Attach to Process dialog box.
2.Check the Connection type. It should be "Microsoft Azure app Service"
3.Set the Connection target to your Linux machine name.
4.Select the correct available process and click "Attach"
BenchmarkDotNet IDiagnosersThe Visual Studio Profiler now support BenchmarkDotNet IDiagnosers. These IDiagnosers play a crucial role in the aggregation of diagsessions originating within BenchmarkDotNet scenarios.
The Benchmark tab offers a visualization of the executed benchmarks. It also provides the ability to precisely choose a benchmark from the swimlane by a double-clicking on a specific row.
Alternatively, you have the option to navigate to the source file through the right-click context menu. The statistical data is sourced directly from BenchmarkDotNet and is presented in a structured grid format.
Enhanced Theme Support for Breakpoint Settings WindowWe have added a theming support to the Breakpoint Setting window, ensuring seamless consistency across Visual Studio's Light, Dark, and Blue themes.
.Net Counter Support for New Instruments via Meters APIThe .NET Counters tool now introduces integration of the .NET Meters API, encompassing new instrument options including "Counter" and "ObservableCounter"
The "Counter" keeps track of a value changing over time, with the caller reporting updates using "Counter.Add." In contrast, the "ObservableCounter" is like the Counter but the caller takes care of keeping track of the total value. Currently .NET Counters tool reports the rate of change in the total.
You can find these metrics in the list of the .NET counter metrics roster, offering enhanced visibility into system performance and resource utilization.Furthermore, we're actively planning to introduce additional instrument options in the future to enhance this capability even further.
Test Profiling with Diagnostics HubWe are thrilled to introduce an updated Test Profiling capability. When you right click on your test in Test Explorer and select "Profile," you can now select between a set of available tools including:
Select which tools you want to use and click "Start" and a report will be provided.
Razor Tooling Code Action for Event Handler Method GenerationIf youâre using an event like @onclick or @onactivate to reference a C# method that hasnât been defined yet, you can use a new Razor code action to automatically generate that event handler method. This code action also supports custom event arguments.
Background Color for C# CodeYou now have the option to add a background color for C# code located within Razor files. Turned off by default, enable this option by going to Tools > Options > Text Editor > Razor > Advanced and setting Background for C# Code to True.
JavaScript and TypeScript Development New React TypeScript and ASP.NET Combined TemplatesWhen we initially released the JavaScript/TypeScript with ASP.NET Combined Templates in this blog post, we got feedback that users deserve a better React TypeScript project creation experience. This new React TypeScript with ASP.NET combined template gets the tsconfig and SpaProxy set up out of the box.
launch.json Support for Open FolderWhen you choose to open folder on your workspace with launch.json in the .vscode directory to store your launch and debug settings, it will be recoginzed by Visual Studio and included in the dropdown menu for the Debug targets right next to the green button.
SQLIntelliTest explores your .NET code to generate test suites with high code coverage, powered by the latest version of the Z3 problem solver. When you Generate Tests, you have the ability to select which tests youâd like to preserve into a test project that can serve as your regression suite. As your code is updated, you can rerun IntelliTest to keep the generated tests in sync with your code.
Previous implementations of this Enterprise Edition feature only supported code targeting .NET Framework and did not support x64 configuration. This updated version includes the following:
Ennable this feature through Tools > Manage Preview Features and selecting IntelliTest support for NetFx and Net6 using Z3 v4 (requires restart).
Then in your code, right click within a method and select IntelliTest (Preview) and either Create Project to create a project where your tests can be saved or Generate Tests to generate a set of tests to review and decide which ones to keep.
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Performance Enhancements Improved Razor/Blazor ResponsivenessSolutions using Razor and Blazor will experience better responsiveness. We achieved this by significantly reducing memory allocations during cross-process communications between Visual Studio and Roslyn. We tested the OrchardCore solution, and the results are impressive. To open the solution and get Razor intellisense ready, we allocate about 1.4GB less memory. Fewer heap allocations mean less work for the garbage collector, which results in improved responsiveness.
Enhanced F5 SpeedWeâve substantially enhanced F5 performance for native projects by optimizing how breakpoints get set up. The improvements seen by any given project depends on the number of files with breakpoints, the number of DLLs with symbols, etc. Additionally, weâve optimized the PDB loading process for Windows applications, reducing the time required to load a PDB once itâs located. In our testing, these optimizations delivered a remarkable 20% speed improvement for Unreal Editor projects.
Optimized IntelliSense for C++ Unreal EngineWeâve made improvements to the speed with which IntelliSense and colorization become available after opening a previously opened C++ file. We have always cached IntelliSense state for an opened file. In 17.8, weâve restructured the reading from cache, such that the most critical information, including colorization and the highlighting of selected references, are computed first. This optimization helps you get productive sooner.
Build Acceleration for Non-SDK style .NET ProjectsVisual Studio 17.8 extends Build Acceleration to managed applications targeting the non-SDK style projects (e.g. projects targeting .NET Framework 4.8 or lower) providing a substantial impact on build times. To enable, set an msbuild project property as follows:
<Project>
<PropertyGroup>
<AccelerateBuildsInVisualStudio>true</AccelerateBuildsInVisualStudio>
</PropertyGroup>
</Project>
This builds on the success introduced in 17.5 for SDK-style projects, reducing incremental build times significantly.
In our internal testing with in-house solutions, we noticed up to a 50% improvement in incremental build times. However, the actual improvement depends on the state of projects when the build begins. Specifically, the fewer the projects that have been modified in comparison to the total projects in the solution, the greater the improvement. The actual extent of improvement you experience will depend on the specific characteristics of your project and its modifications.
Enterprise ManagementAdministrators can now easily initialize client machines before delegating standard users control of updating or modifying their installation of Visual Studio. Now, you can programmatically install just the installer by executing "vs_enterprise.exe install --installerOnly".
Administrators that take advantage of our administrator update solution to deliver monthly security updates across their organization can now prompt users to close Visual Studio, which is a common situation that blocks administrator updates from applying. To enable the prompt, configure the new "AdministratorUpdatesNotifications" global policy, which is available in both Intune settings catalog and our ADMX Templates. Thank you to the administrator community who suggested this feature.
Feedback and suggestionsWe would love to hear from you! You can Report a Problem or Suggest a Feature by using the Send Feedback icon in the upper right-hand corner of either the installer or the Visual Studio IDE, or from Help > Send Feedback. You can track your issues by using Visual Studio Developer Community, where you add comments or find solutions. You can also get free installation help through our Live Chat support.
BlogsTake advantage of the insights and recommendations available in the Developer Tools Blogs site to keep you up-to-date on all new releases and include deep dive posts on a broad range of features.
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