Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 is the professional integrated development environment for individual developers and small teams, providing a powerful code editor, debugging, unit testing, source control integration and cross-platform development tools for building applications across Windows, web, mobile and cloud platforms.
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 – UK Digital Development Software Licence
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 is a professional integrated development environment (IDE) designed for individual developers and small development teams who need a reliable, full-featured platform for designing, coding, debugging and testing applications on a Windows PC. It is ideal for professional software developers, freelance developers, small teams and anyone who needs a capable development environment for building Windows desktop applications, web applications, mobile apps, cloud services and business software.
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 provides the core professional development feature set of Visual Studio 2017, including a faster, lighter installer with workload-based setup, a powerful code editor with IntelliSense, advanced debugging, unit testing, refactoring tools, source control integration, ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core web development, Azure cloud development, container tooling and cross-platform mobile development with Xamarin. It supports C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, JavaScript, TypeScript and Python. As a perpetual licence product, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 provides reliable development capabilities on a single Windows PC without a recurring subscription fee.
For a complete development setup, you can also explore our Microsoft software range, or explore other Windows licences if you need a compatible operating system for your development environment.
Important Notice About Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 is a Windows-only application and is not available natively on macOS. It is a perpetual licence product providing lifetime access to the 2017 version without a recurring subscription fee. Visual Studio 2017 has reached the end of mainstream support, but it remains valuable for maintaining legacy projects, .NET Framework applications and codebases standardised on the 2017 release.
This product requires a compatible Windows PC and a valid product key for activation. Internet connectivity may be required during the initial activation process.
Why Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017?
- Professional edition of Visual Studio 2017 with the core development toolset for individual developers and small teams
- Supports C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python and many other languages
- Faster, lighter installer with workload-based setup for the components you actually need
- Powerful IntelliSense code completion, Roslyn-powered refactoring and code navigation
- Full-featured debugger with breakpoints, watch windows and diagnostic tools
- Built-in unit testing framework with test discovery and code coverage
- ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, MVC and Web API support
- Cross-platform mobile development with Xamarin integration
- Azure cloud development tools and container/Docker tooling integrated into the IDE
- Ideal for maintaining applications built on .NET Framework 4.7 and earlier, plus .NET Core projects
- Perpetual licence with lifetime access to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017
- Digital delivery by email after order confirmation
Key Features of Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017
- Advanced IDE: A powerful code editor with IntelliSense, Roslyn-powered refactoring, code navigation and customisable layouts.
- Lighter, Modular Installer: Install only the workloads you need (.NET desktop, ASP.NET, Azure, mobile, etc.) for a smaller, faster install.
- Multi-Language Support: C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, JavaScript, TypeScript and Python with full language services.
- Advanced Debugging: Breakpoints, conditional breakpoints, watch windows, the immediate window and diagnostic tools.
- Unit Testing: Built-in test framework with test discovery, test execution and code coverage measurement.
- Source Control Integration: Built-in Git and Team Foundation Server support directly in the IDE.
- Web Development: ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, MVC, Web API and Razor support with integrated debugging and publishing.
- Cross-Platform Mobile Development: Build for Android and iOS using Xamarin integration from a shared C# codebase.
- Cloud and Azure Development: Build, debug and deploy to Microsoft Azure with integrated Azure tools.
- Container and Docker Support: Build, run and debug applications inside Docker containers directly from the IDE.
- Refactoring Tools: Rename, extract method, encapsulate field and many other safe code refactorings.
- Team Collaboration: Integrate with Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server and Git for source control and team workflows.
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 vs Enterprise 2017, Community 2017, Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code
| Software | Best For | Main Use |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 | Individual developers and small teams needing core professional development tools | Professional application development with the core IDE, debugging, unit testing and source control integration |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise 2017 | Enterprise development teams needing the complete development and testing toolset | Enterprise application development with IntelliTrace, Live Unit Testing, load testing, Code Map and architecture validation tools |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2017 | Individual developers, students and open-source contributors | Free development environment with core features for individual and small team use under licence terms |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 or later | Developers needing a 64-bit IDE with updated language and framework support | Modern application development with the latest .NET versions and tooling |
| Visual Studio Code | Developers needing a free lightweight cross-platform code editor | Lightweight code editing with extensions on Windows, Mac and Linux |
Which Software Should You Choose?
- Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 if you are an individual developer or small team needing core professional development tools without the advanced enterprise features.
- Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise 2017 if you need IntelliTrace, Live Unit Testing, load testing, Code Map and architecture validation.
- Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2017 if you are eligible for the free edition under its licence terms.
- Choose a more recent Visual Studio if you need the latest language features and tooling.
- Choose Visual Studio Code if you need a free lightweight cross-platform code editor.
Recommended Products
- Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise 2017 – the Enterprise edition with the complete toolset.
- Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2015 – the previous Professional release.
- Microsoft Office Software – explore the full Microsoft productivity range.
- Windows Licences – suitable if you need a compatible Windows operating system.
System Requirements for Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Platform | Windows PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit recommended); Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008 R2 SP1 |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz or faster, dual-core or better recommended |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM minimum; 8 GB RAM recommended |
| Storage | 800 MB to 210 GB available disk space depending on installed workloads |
| Display | 1280 x 720 minimum; 1366 x 768 or higher recommended |
| Internet | Required for activation, workload downloads and online features |
| Framework | .NET Framework 4.7 and earlier, plus .NET Core for cross-platform development |
Delivery and Activation
- Product: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017
- Platform: Windows PC
- Licence Type: Perpetual digital licence
- Licence Duration: Lifetime access to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017
- Delivery Method: Instant digital delivery by email
- Activation: Activation instructions provided after purchase
- Support: Installation and activation assistance available
How to Get Started
- Complete your order for Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017.
- Receive your product key and activation instructions by email after order confirmation.
- Check that your Windows PC meets the system requirements.
- Download the Visual Studio Professional 2017 installer using the provided instructions.
- Run the installer and select the workloads and components you need.
- Enter your product key when prompted to activate your perpetual licence.
- Complete the installation and begin developing.
- Contact our support team if you need help with installation or activation.
Who Is Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 For?
- Individual developers and freelancers building applications on .NET Framework and .NET Core
- Small development teams maintaining applications built with Visual Studio 2017
- Web developers building ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core applications
- Developers working with .NET Framework 4.7 and earlier framework versions
- Teams using Azure DevOps or Team Foundation Server
- Users who need a perpetual development environment licence without a subscription
Important Licence Information
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 is a perpetual licence product providing lifetime access to the 2017 version. It does not include upgrades to future versions of Visual Studio and is not a subscription. This product is licensed for use by a single developer. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 is a Windows-only application.
What is Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017?
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 is a professional IDE providing the core professional toolset for designing, coding, debugging, testing and deploying Windows, web, mobile and cloud applications.
Does Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Yes. Visual Studio Professional 2017 is compatible with Windows 10 and runs on Windows 11.
Does Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 work on Mac?
No. It is a Windows-only application. Mac users should consider Visual Studio Code or a Visual Studio for Mac release.
What programming languages does Visual Studio Professional 2017 support?
C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, JavaScript, TypeScript and Python, with full language services and debugging.
What is the difference between Professional 2017 and Enterprise 2017?
Professional 2017 includes the core professional toolset. Enterprise 2017 adds IntelliTrace historical debugging, Live Unit Testing, load testing, coded UI testing, Code Map and architecture validation.
Does Visual Studio Professional 2017 include unit testing?
Yes. The built-in unit testing framework with test discovery, test execution and code coverage is included.
Can Visual Studio Professional 2017 build mobile apps?
Yes. Cross-platform mobile development for Android and iOS is supported via Xamarin integration.
Does Visual Studio Professional 2017 support Docker and containers?
Yes. Container and Docker tooling is built in.
Is Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 a subscription or a perpetual licence?
Perpetual licence. You pay once for lifetime access to the 2017 version.
How will I receive my Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 licence?
By email after order confirmation, typically within minutes of payment.
Do you provide installation support?
Yes. Installation and activation support is available.
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