VS Code IDE

Follow these 10 easy steps to download and set up VS Code, one of the most popular code editors for programming.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to the official Visual Studio Code download page:

Download

Step 2: Choose Your Operating System

Click the “Download for Windows” button to start downloading the installer. Make sure you select the correct version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Step 3: Locate the Downloaded File

Once downloaded, go to your Downloads folder.
You will find a file named something like: VSCodeUserSetup-x64-x.x.x.exe

Step 4: Start the Installation

Double-click on the installer file to begin the installation process.

Step 5: Accept License Agreement

When the installer opens:

Select "I accept the agreement"

Click Next

Step 6: Choose Installation Location

Choose or confirm the folder where VS Code will be installed (default is usually fine)

Click Next

Step 7: Select Additional Tasks

You may be asked about additional tasks like:

Creating a desktop icon

Adding to PATH

(Choose as preferred, then click Next)

Step 8: Install

Click the Install button to begin installation.
It takes about 1 minute.

Step 9: Complete Setup

After installation:

Tick the box “Launch Visual Studio Code”

Click Finish

Step 10: Start Coding

Visual Studio Code will open.

Click “File > New File”, choose your programming language, and begin your coding journey!

You have successfully installed VS Code on your system.