Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Update 3 Now Available for Download

Microsoft has released the third major update for Visual Studio 2012. This update is the latest in a cumulative series of feature additions and bug fixes for Visual Studio 2012.

Overview
Visual Studio 2012 Update 3 (Visual Studio 2012.3) is the latest update for Visual Studio 2012 which introduces new technology improvements in TFS build. This update also provides mostly fixes for various issues. Additionally, this update includes all of the benefits delivered in Update 1 and Update 2.

In addition, Visual Studio 2012 Update 3 contains improvements for project compatibility between Visual Studio 2012 and Visual Studio 2013 Preview, and resolves compatibility issues for Visual Studio 2012 on Windows 8.1.

For information about the latest update, see Visual Studio Updates.

Download Visual Studio 2012 Update 3
The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

• Download Visual Studio 2012 Update 3

System requirements
Supported operating systems:

• Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64).
• Windows 8 (x86 and x64).
• Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (x64).
• Windows Server 2012 (x64).

Hardware Requirements:

• 1.6 GHz or faster processor.
• 1 GB of RAM (1.5 GB if running on a virtual machine).
• 10 GB of available hard disk space.
• 5400 RPM hard disk drive.
• DirectX 9-capable video card that runs at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution.

Reference:
Visual Studio Updates.