If you need to roll back (e.g., due to compatibility issues with a third-party extension):
: Legacy updates can sometimes alter shared .NET Framework components.
Sometimes, the preparation.exe step may fail or stall. Common solutions include:
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It checks for prerequisite software, ensures existing Visual Studio 2012 instances are correctly registered, and prepares the system to prevent installation failures.
Are you installing from an or using a web installer?
Visual Studio 2012 Update 5 is the final, definitive cumulative update for the 2012 lifecycle. Skipping this update leaves your environment vulnerable and restricted. If you need to roll back (e
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Because this preparation tool is dealing with a fragile state, errors are common. Below is a troubleshooting table based on community feedback and Microsoft KB articles.
: Preparation is vital for the smooth deployment of Update 5's primary additions, most notably Team Project Rename support for local workspaces, which allows local workspace mappings to automatically correct themselves after a project is renamed on Team Foundation Server 2015. Key Technical Details Feature Release Date August 24, 2015 Typical File Name This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted
For offline installations, you can use the switch. This downloads all packages to a local folder, not just those needed for the current machine:
: You must have administrative rights to install the update package. How to Obtain the Update