Once you've customized the layout to your needs, you can then use various deployment tools (like Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Group Policy, or third-party deployment solutions) to distribute Visual Studio 2013 across your organization.
When you see a file named preparation.exe in a third-party repack, it typically handles: preparationexe visual studio 2013 repack
In a legitimate, official ISO from Microsoft, preparation.exe runs silently for 10–30 seconds. In a —a modified version of VS2013 that might include updates, pre-activated components, or stripped-down features—this file is often altered. Repackers sometimes replace or patch preparation.exe to bypass license checks or remove telemetry. When this modified binary conflicts with your system’s security settings or missing dependencies, it crashes. Once you've customized the layout to your needs,
If you need to customize the installation package, you can modify the extracted files, such as adding or removing components, changing the installation location, or modifying the registry settings. Repackers sometimes replace or patch preparation