If you are working with:
You may see a prompt like: "Missing rvaddonmsi. Please install Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 and associated addons."
Q1: Is rvaddonmsi needed for Visual Studio 2022?
No. It is strictly for VS2015 and earlier. Use the latest DirectX / graphics tools instead.
Q2: Can I use rvaddonmsi on Windows 11?
Yes, but only with VS2015’s compatibility settings. You may need to install .NET Framework 3.5 and set devenv.exe to Windows 8 compatibility mode. rvaddonmsi+visual+studio+2015+download+upd
Q3: The keyword includes “upd”. What is the latest update version for rvaddonmsi?
The last official update was KB4512497 (October 2019 – Security update for R-V Addon). Version should be 2.3.6120.0 or higher.
Q4: My build server says “Missing rvaddonmsi” even after install.
Check your system PATH. Some addons require restarting the build agent or running vsvars32.bat to expose environment variables.
Q5: Where can I ask for help?
Common official names for rvaddonmsi include:
The installation process for an MSI-based addon differs slightly from the standard VSIX (Visual Studio Extension) installation method used in modern versions of Visual Studio.
Step 1: Acquisition (Download)
The RvAddonMSI package is typically distributed by the software vendor. If you are working with:
Step 2: Execution
Step 3: Configuration
| Component | Interpretation | Risk / Note |
|-----------|----------------|--------------|
| rvaddon | Likely "RV Add-on" – "RV" could stand for "Review", "RealView", "Rendezvous", or a product code. | Unknown origin. |
| msi | Microsoft Installer (.msi file) – suggests a Windows installation package. | Normal for installers. |
| visual studio 2015 | Target development environment – Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 (now out of mainstream support). | End-of-life; security risks if using outdated software. |
| download | Request for file acquisition. | Common. |
| upd | Likely shorthand for "Update". | Suggests a patch or newer version. | You may see a prompt like: "Missing rvaddonmsi
Open Visual Studio 2015 → File → New → Project. Look for project templates under:
If present, the RVAddonMSI is correctly installed.