Here is the warning label: Mainstream support for Visual Studio 2017 ended on April 12, 2022. It is now in "Extended Support," meaning it only receives security updates. If you are building modern apps targeting .NET 6, 7, or 8, VS 2017 simply won't cut it. The intelliSense and debugger won't recognize modern syntax features.
Microsoft hides older versions well. You can find the offline installer bootstrap on the Visual Studio Older Downloads page . Note: You will need a free Visual Studio Essentials account to access the download. visual studio community 2017