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Based on the question asked here Windows 10 sdk offline installer?

I want to know how to link the downloaded SDK to my visual studio installation. I already have the sdk downloaded for offline but I still can't create new projects of universal apps in VS2015 community edition (update 2).

I'm trying to avoid having to install the sdk by downloading during vs installation.

Thanks.

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During the Visual Studio setup, choose Custom to install the Tools for Universal Windows Apps by selecting Universal Windows App Dev Tools.

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This is required to build Windows 10 UWP apps. The Universal Windows App Dev Tools entry will also install SDK parts which it needs.

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  • From the question: "I'm trying to avoid having to install the sdk by downloading during vs installation" – Ben Voigt May 02 '16 at 04:24
  • My VS installation is from an iso image file. I don't want to tick the Universal Tools during installation cos it makes no difference - it fails without internet connection. If there's a way I could download the Universal Tools from my office and install it offline on my home computer, that's exactly what I need. I downloaded something I thought was an offline version of the sdk but after installation, it doesn't make any difference in VS. I still can't create Universal Apps for Windows 10. – Olumide Oyetoke May 07 '16 at 05:42
  • vote for offline download here: https://visualstudio.uservoice.com/forums/121579-visual-studio-2015/suggestions/13453152-offline-windows-10-sdk-and-uwp-tools – magicandre1981 May 08 '16 at 06:25