Below are specific troubleshooting steps, if the user guide hasn't helped you diagnose the launch failure. The troubleshooting steps, such as checking your settings and enabling logging, apply to all platforms that support VS Code; macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Aug 29, 2020 · Short answer - try vs-code extension Fix VSCode Checksums. After installation, open command palette and run ' Fix Checksums: Apply '. Now, just restart your vs-code. Alternatively, open command palette and write ' Developer: Reload Window '. That's it.

May 6, 2023 · I have been having some issues with my VScode. I am unable to open it and instead, I see a message that the code.exe file has been moved or deleted. I have tried reinstalling VScode from the official website, but the download fails after reaching 100%.

Visual Studio code fails to launch. I have tried installing the latest version of the Visual Studio Code using the in-built Visual Studio Code updater yet it doesn't seem to want to work, the next thing I know is that Visual Studio Code can't install and whenever I try to install it, it gives me an error message releated to the permissions.

Sep 10, 2018 · When I try to install Visual Studio Code, I get the error, "Could not create directory in .....\Appdata\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code Error 5: Access is denied. I ran it as admin, same thing. I go to the directory in question, and there is a file there, I try to open it, but I get a pop-up with this message.

Nov 8, 2020 · To resolve this issue, try the following steps: Make sure that Visual Studio Code is completely closed before proceeding. Clear Temporary Files: Press Win + R to open the Run dialog. Type temp and press Enter. This will open the Temp folder. Select all files Ctrl + A and delete them Shift + Delete.

Aug 11, 2023 · I am running Windows 11 and I have been using VScode for some time now, with no problems. Recently, when I try to update VSCode, it gives me an error, saying that access is denied. Please find the screenshot attached below. I have tried running it as administrator and tried to change its program files read and write but this problem still persists.

Mar 21, 2025 · troubleshooting vs code issues can be challenging but with the right strategies you can resolve performance problems extension conflicts debugging issues and more. learn how to diagnose and fix common vs code problems with this comprehensive guide

In this guide, we're going to delve into troubleshooting Visual Studio Code to help you tackle common issues effectively. Whether you’re looking to fix performance hiccups or debug extensions that aren’t playing nice, we’ve got you covered.

Jan 9, 2023 · If you are seeing an error message in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) stating that the application is unable to bind to port 5500, it could be because the port is already in use by another process. Here are a few things you can try to resolve the issue: