[better] Download Requested Https //aka.ms/vs/16/release/channel -

: The installer checks this URL every time it launches to ensure it has the most up-to-date list of available workloads and security patches. Common Issues and Solutions

: Ensure that aka.ms and download.visualstudio.microsoft.com are on your allowlist . download requested https //aka.ms/vs/16/release/channel

: This link redirects to a JSON file (the "chman" file) containing metadata about the latest stable releases, required engine versions, and product IDs. : The installer checks this URL every time