Visual Studio 2019 Professional CD Key
One-time purchase, no subscription: a genuine Visual Studio 2019 Professional Retail key for one developer. You enter it in Visual Studio under File → Account Settings to unlock the Professional edition. The key is emailed right after payment; if it doesn’t work, contact us within 14 days and we’ll fix it, or refund you if it can’t be fixed.
| Retail Key | |
| Global |
| Compatibility | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| Language | Multilingual |
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Release Date | April 2, 2019 |
Full Description
This Visual Studio 2019 Professional key activates the Professional edition of Visual Studio 2019 on Windows. You enter it in Visual Studio after installing, with a one-time payment and no subscription. The key is emailed right after payment.
What’s in Visual Studio 2019 Professional
- Live Share for editing and debugging together with other developers in real time.
- IntelliCode suggestions trained on open-source code, plus new refactorings and code clean-up.
- A simpler start window for cloning a repository or opening a folder.
- Workloads for .NET, ASP.NET, C++, Python, Node.js and Azure development.

Choose Visual Studio 2019 when a project or toolchain needs exactly this version; otherwise Visual Studio 2022 is the newer option.
What you get
Your Visual Studio 2019 Professional product key, emailed right after payment. You enter it in Visual Studio to unlock the Professional edition. It’s a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Visual Studio 2019 Professional key price
Microsoft’s one-time Visual Studio license is now Visual Studio Professional 2022. Here is its price next to ours:
| Seller | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft (US) | Visual Studio Professional 2022, standalone one-time license | $499 |
| GGKeys | Visual Studio 2019 Professional key, emailed after payment | ¥5,354 |
Microsoft’s price is from its Visual Studio pricing page. Our price is shown in your currency, as a one-time payment.
How to activate Visual Studio 2019 Professional
- Install Visual Studio 2019 Professional with the Visual Studio Installer from Microsoft.
- Open Visual Studio and select File → Account Settings.
- Select License with a Product Key, enter the key from your order email, and select Apply.
System requirements
| Operating System | Windows 11, or Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 or 2025 (64-bit recommended; ARM isn’t supported) |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz or faster; quad-core or better recommended |
| RAM | 2 GB minimum (2.5 GB on a virtual machine); 8 GB recommended |
| Hard Disk Space | 800 MB to 210 GB, depending on the features you install; typical installations need 20-50 GB |
| Display | 1280 x 720 minimum; 1366 x 768 or higher recommended |
| Internet | Internet connection required for installation and some features |
These are Microsoft’s current minimum requirements. Windows 10 is no longer on Microsoft’s supported list because its support ended in October 2025.
Visual Studio 2019 Professional key FAQ
Who can use it?
One developer. Visual Studio is licensed per user, so the licensed developer can use it on their own devices.
Do I need a subscription or a Microsoft account?
No. The product key unlocks Visual Studio without a subscription; signing in is optional.
How much does a Visual Studio 2019 Professional key cost?
Microsoft now sells Visual Studio Professional 2022 as a $499 standalone license. A Visual Studio 2019 Professional key from GGKeys costs ¥5,354, a one-time payment with no subscription.
Are cheap Visual Studio keys legit?
Some are and some aren’t, so check the seller first: a registered company, a stated license type, and a replacement or refund if the key doesn’t work. GGKeys is run by GGKEYS LTD, a company registered in Bulgaria, in the EU. Our Visual Studio keys are genuine Retail keys, and if one doesn’t work, we fix it or refund you within 14 days. You can read our customer reviews on Trustpilot.
Is Visual Studio 2019 still supported?
Yes, with fixes until 10 April 2029. Mainstream support ended in April 2024.
How fast will I get my key?
By email, right after payment. If it hasn’t arrived within a few minutes, check your spam folder, then contact us.
What if my key doesn’t work?
Contact our support within 14 days with your order number, as described in our refund policy. We’ll fix the problem or replace the key, and if no working solution is possible, we’ll refund you.
Product Specification
Overview
| Client | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Retail Key | |
| Compatibility | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Language | Multilingual |
| PC | |
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Global | |
| Release Date | April 2, 2019 |
| Users | 1 developer |
| Activation | In Visual Studio: File → Account Settings → License with a Product Key |

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