__hot__: Telerik Justdecompile Offline Installer

Originally a paid competitor to Red Gate’s .NET Reflector, Telerik made JustDecompile free in 2013. Since then, it has become a staple for millions of developers.

| Feature | Online (Bootstrapper) | Offline Installer | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | | ~1-2 MB | ~80-120 MB | | Requires internet during setup | Yes (for all core files) | No | | Installation time | Varies with connection (5-20 min) | Consistent (<1 min) | | Suitable for air-gapped PCs | No | Yes | | Guaranteed version match | No (may auto-update) | Yes (exact bundled version) | | Portable / USB-ready | No (needs re-download on each PC) | Yes (one file, many PCs) | telerik justdecompile offline installer

However, the standard distribution method has historically been a (a lightweight web installer) that downloads components on the fly. This is where the offline installer diverges. Originally a paid competitor to Red Gate’s

Be aware of what you won’t get without an active connection: This is where the offline installer diverges