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About this licence
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 Months – Your Stable, Long-Term Development Foundation
Secure your development toolchain for the long haul with a genuine Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36-month subscription from Lizensa. This isn't just a license; it's a commitment to a stable, battle-tested integrated development environment (IDE) that professional developers trust for building everything from .NET web applications to cross-platform mobile solutions. By choosing this fixed-term, 36-month subscription, you eliminate the unpredictability of recurring monthly fees and lock in a predictable cost for a full three-year project cycle. Lizensa delivers this as a pure digital product, meaning you get instant access to the full-featured IDE, complete with advanced debugging, testing, and collaboration tools, without waiting for physical media. For development teams, IT managers, and independent professionals who value stability and budget certainty, this license provides a compliant, EU-ready foundation for serious software creation.
Key features and benefits
36-Month Fixed-Term Subscription: Gain uninterrupted access to Visual Studio 2019 Professional for three full years. This model is perfect for project-based budgeting, providing a clear, one-time operational expense with no surprise renewals during the term.
Professional-Grade IDE for Any Project: Harness a comprehensive development environment that natively supports C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, .NET, and more. Benefit from first-class debugging, unit testing, and code navigation tools that accelerate your workflow from prototype to production.
Advanced Debugging and Diagnostics: Go beyond simple breakpoints. Use IntelliTrace to capture historical debugging data, Snapshot Debugger for cloud-scale applications, and Live Share to collaboratively troubleshoot issues in real-time, reducing time-to-resolution significantly.
Built-in Code Review and Collaboration: Leverage integrated pull request reviews directly within the IDE. Your team can review code, leave comments, and approve changes without context-switching to a web browser, keeping the development flow uninterrupted.
Instant Digital Delivery via Lizensa: Your unique product key and official Microsoft download instructions are delivered directly to your email and customer account. This eliminates shipping costs and delays, allowing you to begin installation within minutes of purchase.
Comprehensive Testing Tools: Improve code quality with built-in unit testing frameworks and live unit testing that shows the impact of code changes in real-time. This proactive approach catches regressions early, saving costly fixes later in the development cycle.
What you get
Digital delivery after purchase
License details and activation instructions included
Suitable for private or business use where the product terms allow
Lizensa support for installation and activation questions
Professional planning, project or diagramming software
Retail, ESD and MAK-style variants where available
Suitable for managed business accounts and admin-led rollout
Specifications
Operating system
Windows
Version
2019
SKU
LZP-0490
Licence
Annual subscription
Architecture
x64
Languages
From order to activation
01Order received
02Key verified
03Email delivered
04You activate
Common questions
What are the system requirements for Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months?
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months requires Windows 10/11, at least 4 GB of RAM (though 8 GB is recommended), and 2 GB of free storage space. An internet connection is needed for download and activation.
What kind of license do I get with Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months from Lizensa?
Your Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months license is a subscription valid for the selected term. It includes all updates and security patches during the subscription period and can be renewed at the end of the term.
What's included with my Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months purchase from Lizensa?
Your purchase includes a genuine Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months license key, a download link from the official Microsoft website, step-by-step activation instructions, a VAT invoice (EU), and lifetime access to the key in your Lizensa account. All keys are authentic and backed by our 14-day money-back guarantee.
Why is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months so much cheaper on Lizensa?
At just €484.90, our Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months license is up to 86% cheaper than retail because we buy in wholesale volume from European distribution channels and pass the savings directly to you. You get the exact same genuine product — just without the retail markup.
How do I install and activate Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months from Lizensa?
After purchase, you'll receive a download link and license key by email. Download the software from the official Microsoft website, enter your key during installation or in the activation menu, and follow the guided setup. Full instructions are included with your purchase.
Is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months compatible with my operating system?
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36 months is compatible with current versions of Windows and macOS. Please check the system requirements section on this page before purchasing. Most modern PCs and Macs meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
How quickly will I receive my license key from Lizensa?
Your license key is delivered instantly via email after payment is confirmed — typically within 30 seconds. You'll also find it in your Lizensa account dashboard under My Library.
Are Lizensa license keys genuine and legal in the EU?
Yes. Our licenses are sourced through European distribution channels and come with a VAT invoice. The EU Court of Justice (UsedSoft v Oracle, C-128/11) has confirmed that software license resale is legal within the European Economic Area.
What is Lizensa's refund policy?
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all licenses. If you encounter any issues with activation or the product doesn't meet your needs, contact our support team for a full refund — no questions asked.
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After purchase, you'll receive an email with your license key and step-by-step activation instructions. Simply enter the key during installation or in your system's activation settings. Most activations take under 2 minutes.
Do I get support with my Lizensa purchase?
Absolutely. Our multilingual support team responds within one hour during business hours. We can assist with installation, activation troubleshooting, and license questions via email in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Polish.
Is this licence lawfully resold in the EU?
Yes. Sourced through authorized European distribution channels. Every key is genuine and resaleable under EU “exhaustion of rights” (CJEU C-128/11).
How fast does the key arrive?
Average delivery is 43 seconds. We commit to under 60 seconds. If we miss that, you get a free replacement.
Can I get a refund if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes. EU consumer law gives you 14 days to return any unused key — no fees, no questions. Honoured without friction.
Do you provide a VAT invoice for B2B?
Yes. EU-compliant invoice with every order, downloadable from your dashboard. Valid VAT number triggers automatic reverse-charge.
What languages is the activation guide in?
EN, DE, FR, ES, NL, PL, IT, PT — matched automatically to your account locale.
What if I have trouble activating?
Email or chat support replies in your language within an hour during EU business hours. We’ll walk you through it or replace the key.
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Flexible Deployment Options: Whether you are assigning the license to an individual developer on a standalone machine or integrating it into a managed IT environment, the subscription model supports straightforward deployment. It is compatible with standard volume licensing management practices.
EU-Compliant Invoicing for B2B: Receive a detailed, compliant VAT invoice automatically with your purchase. As a registered EU seller, Lizensa ensures your procurement process is smooth and fully auditable, with reverse-charge mechanisms available for eligible businesses.
What's included with your purchase
When you purchase the Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional 36-month subscription from Lizensa, you receive a complete, activation-ready package designed for immediate deployment. The core of your purchase is a unique, genuine subscription license key that activates the Professional edition for a single user across their development devices, in accordance with Microsoft's licensing terms. This is a term-based subscription, not a perpetual license, meaning the software is fully functional for the 1,095-day period starting from activation.
Your delivery is entirely digital. Within moments of completing your secure checkout, you will find a unique product key and a direct download link in your email inbox and your Lizensa customer account. We provide a clear, step-by-step activation guide that walks you through downloading the installer from Microsoft's official servers, entering your key, and associating the license with your Microsoft account. A compliant VAT invoice is generated automatically, detailing the transaction for your financial records. The software supports English, German, French, Dutch, and Polish language interfaces, and is compatible with supported Windows operating systems. Activation requires an internet connection to validate the key with Microsoft's licensing servers.
Choosing the right edition
Selecting the correct Visual Studio edition is crucial for matching your team's needs without overspending. Visual Studio 2019 Professional is the sweet spot for small to medium-sized professional teams. It includes all the essential tools for enterprise-grade development—advanced debugging, code reviews, and testing frameworks—without the complexity and higher cost of the Enterprise edition. The Enterprise edition is designed for large-scale DevOps organisations that require extensive architectural analysis, advanced load testing, and IntelliTrace in production environments.
For individual developers or students working on smaller projects, the Community edition might suffice, but it carries usage restrictions in commercial environments. This 36-month Professional subscription provides a clear commercial license with no such limitations. When considering your term, this 36-month option offers a longer horizon of stability compared to annual subscriptions, making it ideal for multi-year enterprise projects, educational institutions planning a full degree cycle, or consultants who want to lock in their tooling costs. It provides a fixed environment, ensuring that your builds and toolchains remain consistent, a critical factor for long-term software maintenance.
System requirements / compatibility
To ensure a smooth development experience, your hardware should meet or exceed the following specifications. Visual Studio 2019 Professional is a powerful, resource-intensive application, and a well-configured machine is key to productivity.
Operating System: Windows 10 version 1703 or higher, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022. It is not supported on macOS or Linux directly, though it can be used to develop applications for those platforms.
Processor: A 1.8 GHz or faster 64-bit processor is required; quad-core or better is strongly recommended for complex solutions.
RAM: A minimum of 2 GB of RAM is required, but 4 GB is the recommended baseline. For professional workloads involving virtual machines, containers, or large datasets, 16 GB or more is advisable.
Hard Disk Space: A minimum of 2 GB of available space is needed for the core IDE, but a full installation with multiple workloads and SDKs can require 20-50 GB. A solid-state drive (SSD) is highly recommended to drastically improve load and compile times.
Architecture: The IDE is a 64-bit application, though it can build 32-bit and 64-bit applications as supported by the product edition.
Internet: An internet connection is mandatory for license activation and for accessing online services like Live Share, cloud debugging, and NuGet package management.
Languages: The IDE interface is available in English, German, French, Dutch, and Polish.
Please note that exact requirements can vary based on the specific workloads and components you install. We recommend validating your configuration against the official Microsoft Visual Studio documentation before activation.
Installation and activation
Getting started with your new development environment is a straightforward process managed entirely online. Immediately after your payment is processed by our secure system, you will receive an order confirmation email containing your unique 25-character product key and a direct link to the official Microsoft Visual Studio download portal. You can also access this information at any time from your Lizensa customer account dashboard.
To activate, download the Visual Studio 2019 Professional installer from the provided link. Run the installer and, when prompted, enter the product key from your Lizensa delivery. The installer will then validate the key online and associate the 36-month subscription with your Microsoft account. You can then select the development workloads you need, such as ".NET desktop development" or "ASP.NET and web development." If you encounter any activation errors, Lizensa's support team is available to help troubleshoot, and the license key can typically be reactivated on a new machine if you upgrade your hardware or need to rebuild your development environment, provided it is deactivated on the old one first.
Why choose Lizensa for your software licenses
Choosing where to buy your software license is as critical as choosing the software itself. At Lizensa, we have built our entire service around trust, speed, and compliance for European businesses and professionals. When you buy this Visual Studio subscription from us, you are not just getting a key; you are gaining a reliable procurement partner. Our digital supply chain is engineered for speed, with license keys typically delivered to your inbox in under sixty seconds. Every license we sell is 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorised European distribution channels, guaranteeing you are running legitimate, auditable software. This authenticity is backed by full EU consumer protection, giving you a 14-day right of withdrawal and a European warranty on the license. Your purchase is secured by Stripe, supporting SEPA, iDEAL, BLIK, Google Pay, and major credit cards, and you will receive a complete VAT invoice instantly, with reverse-charge options for B2B customers. Should you ever need assistance, our free multilingual technical support team is here to help, ensuring your license is valid and functional across all 27 EU member states.
FAQ — frequently asked questions
Is this a subscription or a one-time purchase?
This is a fixed-term subscription license. You pay once for a 36-month period of use. There are no recurring monthly or annual charges during this term. At the end of the 36 months, the license expires and you would need to purchase a new subscription to continue using the software.
How fast will I receive my license key?
Our delivery process is fully automated and near-instant. In most cases, your unique product key and download instructions will arrive in your email inbox within 60 seconds of a successful payment. It will also be permanently stored in your Lizensa customer account.
Is this a genuine, legal Microsoft license?
Absolutely. Lizensa is a registered EU business that sources all software licenses from authorised Microsoft distribution channels. You will receive a 100% genuine, verifiable license that passes all Microsoft validation checks and is fully compliant for commercial use.
What if I have trouble activating the product?
We provide a clear, step-by-step activation guide with your purchase. If you encounter an error, our dedicated technical support team is available to help you troubleshoot the issue. We stand behind the licenses we sell and will work with you to ensure successful activation.
Can I reinstall or transfer this license to a new computer?
Yes, you can transfer the license. If you get a new development machine or need to rebuild your operating system, you can deactivate the license on the old hardware and reactivate it on the new one. The license is linked to your Microsoft account, making this process manageable.
Does this license work in my country within the EU?
Yes. This license is valid for activation and use in all 27 European Union member states. Lizensa ensures full compliance with EU regulations, and your VAT invoice will be valid for tax purposes in your country of business.
What payment methods do you accept?
We offer a range of secure payment options through our Stripe-powered checkout. You can pay using major credit and debit cards, SEPA bank transfer, iDEAL, BLIK, and Google Pay. All transactions are encrypted and secure.
Do you provide a VAT invoice for my purchase?
Yes, a compliant VAT invoice is generated automatically and delivered with your license key. For B2B customers with a valid EU VAT ID, the reverse-charge mechanism can be applied, removing VAT from the transaction.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 14-day right of withdrawal in accordance with EU consumer protection law. If you have not activated the license, you can request a full refund. Our support team will guide you through the simple process.
What is the difference between Visual Studio Professional and Enterprise?
Visual Studio Professional includes a full-featured IDE with advanced debugging, testing, and code review tools suitable for most professional teams. Visual Studio Enterprise is a superset that adds advanced capabilities for large-scale DevOps, including IntelliTrace in production, architectural layer diagrams, and sophisticated load testing tools.
What languages is the Visual Studio 2019 interface available in?
This license allows you to install and use the IDE in English, German, French, Dutch, and Polish. You can select your preferred language during the installation process.
Can I use this license for commercial software development?
Yes, this is the primary purpose of the Visual Studio 2019 Professional license. It is a commercial license intended for professional developers and teams building proprietary, commercial, or enterprise software applications.
