Update required Visual Studio version in build docs (#12628)

# PR Summary

* Update build docs to specify Visual Studio 2019 16.6 Preview 2 as a requirement, due to the of `net5.0` TFM.
* Remove dependancy on "Common Tools for Visual C++" as there is no longer C++ code in the repository.

## PR Context

Visual Studio 2019 >= 16.6 Preview 2 is required since #12486.
see also: #12514

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### Visual Studio
You will need to install an edition of Visual Studio 2015 (Community, Enterprise, or Professional) with the optional feature 'Common Tools for Visual C++' installed.
The free Community edition of Visual Studio 2015 can be downloaded [here](https://www.visualstudio.com/visual-studio-community-vs/).
This repository requires at least Visual Studio 2019 16.6 Preview 2. The free Community edition of Visual Studio can be downloaded from [Microsoft](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/).
### Visual Studio Code