| Component | Minimum Requirement | |-----------|---------------------| | | 1.6 GHz or faster | | RAM | 1 GB (1.5 GB if running in a virtual machine) | | Available disk space | 1 GB (for the update itself) | | Drive speed | 5,400 RPM or faster | | Graphics | DirectX 9‑capable video card with 1024 × 768 or higher resolution | | Operating systems | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 |
feature. This allows local workspaces to be updated automatically after a project is renamed in Team Foundation Server 2015. Microsoft Support System Requirements visual studio 2012 update 5 preparation.exe
"visual studio 2012 update 5 preparation.exe" is a pre-installation utility used to prepare a system for the application of Visual Studio 2012 Update 5. It ensures that the necessary environment and prerequisites are met before the main update package is executed. Microsoft Support Core Purpose System Readying It ensures that the necessary environment and prerequisites
Follow these steps to run the preparation tool correctly: Need help
This utility is not intended for online updates or as a standalone tool; it is an integral part of the offline update mechanism.
If you obtained this file from anywhere other than Microsoft’s official website (or MSDN/VLSC), it could:
Last updated: 2025. Need help? Check the Visual Studio Setup forum on Microsoft Q&A or the MSDN Archive on GitHub.