Visual Studio 2012 Update — 5 Preparation.exe Work

If you are still maintaining legacy projects in , ensuring your environment is stable is a top priority. Before jumping into the final cumulative update (Update 5), Microsoft recommends running the Visual Studio 2012 Update 5 Preparation utility. Why use it? 🛠️ Optimizes the installation path.

: This version added the ability to update local workspaces after a team project was renamed in Team Foundation Server 2015. visual studio 2012 update 5 preparation.exe

: To successfully use the preparation tool and subsequent update, you must have a licensed version of Visual Studio 2012. Installation Recommendations If you are still maintaining legacy projects in

: Some scanners flag the prep tool as suspicious. visual studio 2012 update 5 preparation.exe

: DirectX 9-capable video card with 1024 x 768 or higher resolution. Microsoft Support Common Issues & Troubleshooting