How to fix 'Unable to locate package source' error on installer for VS 2012 Professional

Apurva Kombde 0 Reputation points
2024-12-11T09:08:30.47+00:00

I am trying to install Visual Studio 2012 Professional with Blend edition, but getting an error saying - 'Unable to locate package source' (Refer the image below).

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I tried selecting both the options as above but still the error persists. Please help.

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  1. Tianyu Sun-MSFT 31,956 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-12-11T12:02:40.8366667+00:00

    Hello @Apurva Kombde ,

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

    Are you using a web installer(Visual Studio Professional 2012)?

    As only the DVD/ISO version of Visual Studio Professional 2012 is available(Downloads & Keys - Visual Studio Subscriptions), you may get the errors about downloading packages from the internet while installing VS Professional 2012.

    Please try to download the complete DVD version of Visual Studio Professional 2012 and then install it.

    BTW, some old/EOL versions of Visual Studio are only available for paid level subscriptions. Try to sign in above website with your paid level subscription and then you should see the available download link for VS Professional 2012(DVD). Download the complete DVD version and then install it.

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    Kind Regards,

    Tianyu


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