Over time, the offline layout becomes stale. Update it with:
vs_community.exe --layout C:\VS2022_Offline --lang en-US
This will download only changed packages (delta updates).
To keep multiple versions, use separate layout folders or rename them with version tags.
In regions with unstable internet or for organizations with limited bandwidth, the offline installer offers critical features:
If the layout sits for months, the signing certificates used for packages may expire. When you try to install offline, the bootstrapper may reject packages. You must periodically run --certificateUpdate while online.