Open any browser, search for "**vs code download**"

Click on the link with the address - <https://code.visualstudio.com/download>

**What is Visual Studio Code?**

**Visual Studio Code (VS Code)** is a **lightweight, powerful, and free code editor** developed by Microsoft. It supports multiple programming languages, provides built-in Git integration, debugging tools, and a rich extension marketplace for added functionality. With features like IntelliSense (smart code suggestions) and a user-friendly interface, it's widely used by developers for coding, debugging, and collaboration.

**VS Code Download** page will open, click on the **Windows** download button on the left side

**Downloads** wizard will open, select the **Downloads** folder and click on the **Save** button

Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded VSCodeUserSetup executable file.

**VS Code Setup** wizard will open. Select the **I accept the agreement** radio button, then click the **Next** button to proceed.

On the next page, ensure that all checkboxes are selected. Additionally, you can check the **Create a desktop icon** option if needed. Then, click the **Next** button to proceed.

**What happens if I check the "Open with Code" option during VS Code setup?**

Checking the **"Open with Code"** option adds an entry to the right-click context menu in Windows Explorer. This allows you to quickly open files or folders in VS Code by right-clicking them and selecting **"Open with Code"**, making it easier to launch projects directly from File Explorer.

**What does "Add to PATH" mean?**

Adding a program to the **PATH** means making it accessible from the command line (Command Prompt or PowerShell) without needing to specify its full installation path. When you add Git or VS Code to the **PATH** during installation, you can run commands like `git` or `code` from any terminal window without navigating to their installation directory.

**Ready to Install** page will open. Click the **Install** button to begin the installation process.

After a while, the installation will be completed. Then, click the **Finish** button to finalize the setup.

**Note:** You can also check the **Launch Visual Studio Code** checkbox if you want it to open automatically after the setup is completed.

Congratulations on successfully completing this lab and installing VS Code on Windows!

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This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step process for installing Visual Studio Code on Windows, making it easy for users of all skill levels to set up the software.

Installing Visual Studio Code - Windows