Windows – Enable “Graphics Tools for Windows 10” feature offline

directxdismvisual studiowindows 10windows-10-v1709

I am trying to build a Visual Studio 2015 project requiring Graphics Tools for Windows 10 as enabled feature.

I've read that this could be installed (=enabled) using Windows 10 UI named "optional features" in "apps & features". In my case the UI is infinitely loading, since there is no internet connection (it is true)

I don't see any download link of such feature. Additionally, in the latest Win10 Pro installation (1709), i don't see such feature (and anything "graphic") when using command like 

DISM .. /Get-Features

How can i install these tools the command line way or using a file (or using windows image iso)?

Note. An example list of features listed by DISM is in this question, so there is not "graphics tool".

Best Answer

How can i install these tools the command line way or using a file (or using windows image ISO)?

I do not believe this to be possible.

How can i install these tools, and preferably offline (or using windows image ISO)?

The Windows Graphics Tools is a component of the Windows 10 SDK, it is not, a component of Windows itself. You can download the Windows 10 SDK for Fall Creators Update here

Visual Studio 2015 also supports development on Windows 10 and has new features targeting Windows 10 development. The Visual Studio Tools for Windows 10, which became available this week, provides additional Windows 10 specific tools, libraries and header files. It also automatically configures the Windows Graphics Tools optional feature. Alternatively, if you desire all the Windows 10 tools, you can install the Windows 10 Standalone SDK.

Visual Studio 2015 and Graphics Tools for Windows 10

Related Question