Download: Visual Studio 2015 Isolated Shell (Older Downloads)
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Unlike the "Integrated" shell, which merges with existing Visual Studio installations, the allows your application to run side-by-side with other versions of Visual Studio. This is ideal for specialized tools—such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)—that need a customized UI, branding, and specific features without the overhead of standard programming languages. System Requirements microsoft visual studio 2015 shell -isolated- download