VSCode

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Installing Visual Studio Code on Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Download Visual Studio Code

1. Visit the Visual Studio Code Website:

   • Go to the official Visual Studio Code website.

2. Download the Installer:

   • Click the Download for Windows button to download the VSCode installer.

2. Run the Installer

1. Locate the Installer:

   • Find the downloaded installer file (usually in your Downloads folder).

2. Run the Installer:

   • Double-click the VSCodeSetup.exe file to start the installation process.

3. Follow the Setup Instructions:

   • Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed with the installation.

   • Accept the license agreement and click Next.

4. Select Installation Location:

   • Choose the destination folder for the installation and click Next.

5. Select Additional Tasks:

   • You can choose to create a desktop icon and add VSCode to the PATH (recommended). Click Next.

6. Install:

   • Click Install to begin the installation. Once the installation is complete, click Finish to launch VSCode.

3. Initial Setup

1. Launch Visual Studio Code:

   • Open VSCode from the Start menu or by double-clicking the desktop icon.

2. Choose Your Preferences:

   • On the first launch, you can customize your setup by choosing a theme and installing recommended extensions.

4. Verify the Installation

1. Open a New File:

   • Click on File > New File to create a new file.

2. Check the Version:

   • Open the integrated terminal by pressing `Ctrl + `` (backtick) or by navigating to View > Terminal.

   • Type the following command to check the VSCode version: sh code --version

   • You should see the version information, indicating that VSCode is correctly installed.