How to COMPLETELY uninstall Visual Studio Code from Windows 10
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Seriously, its hyper frustrating that after 35 years making software, Microsoft doesn't knows yet how to uninstall a program
I'm trying to uninstall Visual Studio Code, yes, this question is similar to https://stackoverflow.com/questions/47689536/uninstall-visual-studio-code-in-windows but answers are partial and incorrect.
I have done, uninstall using the control panel. Then uninstall everything in %appdata%code, then deleting %USERPROFILE%.vs... (it's different path if you use visual studio code or visual studio code insiders)
No matter what, after I install the program again, it will show my environment just as it was before doing all this.
So, how do you uninstall completely, to do a fresh VS Code installation without installing Windows 10 from scratch?
windows windows-10 uninstall visual-studio-code
asked Dec 2 at 16:21
luisfer
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Seriously, its hyper frustrating that after 35 years making software, Microsoft doesn't knows yet how to uninstall a program
I'm trying to uninstall Visual Studio Code, yes, this question is similar to https://stackoverflow.com/questions/47689536/uninstall-visual-studio-code-in-windows but answers are partial and incorrect.
I have done, uninstall using the control panel. Then uninstall everything in %appdata%code, then deleting %USERPROFILE%.vs... (it's different path if you use visual studio code or visual studio code insiders)
No matter what, after I install the program again, it will show my environment just as it was before doing all this.
So, how do you uninstall completely, to do a fresh VS Code installation without installing Windows 10 from scratch?
windows windows-10 uninstall visual-studio-code
asked Dec 2 at 16:21
luisfer
150115
The one I'm trying to install is Insiders. HKU/Software/Microsoft/...? I don't see it. Why can't control panel uninstall just... uninstalls?
– luisfer
Dec 2 at 16:39
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Seriously, its hyper frustrating that after 35 years making software, Microsoft doesn't knows yet how to uninstall a program
I'm trying to uninstall Visual Studio Code, yes, this question is similar to https://stackoverflow.com/questions/47689536/uninstall-visual-studio-code-in-windows but answers are partial and incorrect.
I have done, uninstall using the control panel. Then uninstall everything in %appdata%code, then deleting %USERPROFILE%.vs... (it's different path if you use visual studio code or visual studio code insiders)
No matter what, after I install the program again, it will show my environment just as it was before doing all this.
So, how do you uninstall completely, to do a fresh VS Code installation without installing Windows 10 from scratch?
windows windows-10 uninstall visual-studio-code
asked Dec 2 at 16:21
luisfer
150115
Seriously, its hyper frustrating that after 35 years making software, Microsoft doesn't knows yet how to uninstall a program
I'm trying to uninstall Visual Studio Code, yes, this question is similar to https://stackoverflow.com/questions/47689536/uninstall-visual-studio-code-in-windows but answers are partial and incorrect.
I have done, uninstall using the control panel. Then uninstall everything in %appdata%code, then deleting %USERPROFILE%.vs... (it's different path if you use visual studio code or visual studio code insiders)
No matter what, after I install the program again, it will show my environment just as it was before doing all this.
So, how do you uninstall completely, to do a fresh VS Code installation without installing Windows 10 from scratch?
windows windows-10 uninstall visual-studio-code
windows windows-10 uninstall visual-studio-code
asked Dec 2 at 16:21
luisfer
150115
asked Dec 2 at 16:21
luisfer
150115
asked Dec 2 at 16:21
luisfer
150115
asked Dec 2 at 16:21
luisfer
150115
asked Dec 2 at 16:21
luisfer
150115
150115
The one I'm trying to install is Insiders. HKU/Software/Microsoft/...? I don't see it. Why can't control panel uninstall just... uninstalls?
– luisfer
Dec 2 at 16:39
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The one I'm trying to install is Insiders. HKU/Software/Microsoft/...? I don't see it. Why can't control panel uninstall just... uninstalls?
– luisfer
Dec 2 at 16:39
The one I'm trying to install is Insiders. HKU/Software/Microsoft/...? I don't see it. Why can't control panel uninstall just... uninstalls?
– luisfer
Dec 2 at 16:39
The one I'm trying to install is Insiders. HKU/Software/Microsoft/...? I don't see it. Why can't control panel uninstall just... uninstalls?
– luisfer
Dec 2 at 16:39
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Here are the default paths where Visual Studio Code Insider saves files:
- Installation path:
"%LocalAppData%ProgramsMicrosoft VS Code Insiders"
- User settings and preferences:
"%UserProfile%.vscode-insiders"
"%AppData%Code - Insiders"
"%AppData%Visual Studio Code - Insiders"
- Shortcut folder:
"%AppData%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsVisual Studio Code - Insiders"
These folder save the last user session and settings/preferences. Delete those to remove old settings/preferences. If you are concerned about the remaining files after installation you may use VSCode from the portable ZIP files. Here are the direct download links extracted from VSCode alternative downloads:
- 32 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/stable
- 32 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/insider
- 64 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/stable
- 64 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/insider
answered Dec 2 at 19:36
Biswapriyo
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I didn't noticed there's a portable edition. I think I'll use it and "sync" all the settings using dropbox, thanks a lot!
– luisfer
Dec 3 at 18:31
@luisfer Try this for portable mode: code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/portable
– Biswapriyo
Dec 3 at 19:04
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Here are the default paths where Visual Studio Code Insider saves files:
- Installation path:
"%LocalAppData%ProgramsMicrosoft VS Code Insiders"
- User settings and preferences:
"%UserProfile%.vscode-insiders"
"%AppData%Code - Insiders"
"%AppData%Visual Studio Code - Insiders"
- Shortcut folder:
"%AppData%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsVisual Studio Code - Insiders"
These folder save the last user session and settings/preferences. Delete those to remove old settings/preferences. If you are concerned about the remaining files after installation you may use VSCode from the portable ZIP files. Here are the direct download links extracted from VSCode alternative downloads:
- 32 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/stable
- 32 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/insider
- 64 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/stable
- 64 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/insider
answered Dec 2 at 19:36
Biswapriyo
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I didn't noticed there's a portable edition. I think I'll use it and "sync" all the settings using dropbox, thanks a lot!
– luisfer
Dec 3 at 18:31
@luisfer Try this for portable mode: code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/portable
– Biswapriyo
Dec 3 at 19:04
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Here are the default paths where Visual Studio Code Insider saves files:
- Installation path:
"%LocalAppData%ProgramsMicrosoft VS Code Insiders"
- User settings and preferences:
"%UserProfile%.vscode-insiders"
"%AppData%Code - Insiders"
"%AppData%Visual Studio Code - Insiders"
- Shortcut folder:
"%AppData%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsVisual Studio Code - Insiders"
These folder save the last user session and settings/preferences. Delete those to remove old settings/preferences. If you are concerned about the remaining files after installation you may use VSCode from the portable ZIP files. Here are the direct download links extracted from VSCode alternative downloads:
- 32 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/stable
- 32 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/insider
- 64 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/stable
- 64 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/insider
answered Dec 2 at 19:36
Biswapriyo
2,56231140
I didn't noticed there's a portable edition. I think I'll use it and "sync" all the settings using dropbox, thanks a lot!
– luisfer
Dec 3 at 18:31
@luisfer Try this for portable mode: code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/portable
– Biswapriyo
Dec 3 at 19:04
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
Here are the default paths where Visual Studio Code Insider saves files:
- Installation path:
"%LocalAppData%ProgramsMicrosoft VS Code Insiders"
- User settings and preferences:
"%UserProfile%.vscode-insiders"
"%AppData%Code - Insiders"
"%AppData%Visual Studio Code - Insiders"
- Shortcut folder:
"%AppData%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsVisual Studio Code - Insiders"
These folder save the last user session and settings/preferences. Delete those to remove old settings/preferences. If you are concerned about the remaining files after installation you may use VSCode from the portable ZIP files. Here are the direct download links extracted from VSCode alternative downloads:
- 32 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/stable
- 32 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/insider
- 64 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/stable
- 64 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/insider
answered Dec 2 at 19:36
Biswapriyo
2,56231140
Here are the default paths where Visual Studio Code Insider saves files:
- Installation path:
"%LocalAppData%ProgramsMicrosoft VS Code Insiders"
- User settings and preferences:
"%UserProfile%.vscode-insiders"
"%AppData%Code - Insiders"
"%AppData%Visual Studio Code - Insiders"
- Shortcut folder:
"%AppData%MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsVisual Studio Code - Insiders"
These folder save the last user session and settings/preferences. Delete those to remove old settings/preferences. If you are concerned about the remaining files after installation you may use VSCode from the portable ZIP files. Here are the direct download links extracted from VSCode alternative downloads:
- 32 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/stable
- 32 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-archive/insider
- 64 bit stable: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/stable
- 64 bit insider: https://vscode-update.azurewebsites.net/latest/win32-x64-archive/insider
answered Dec 2 at 19:36
Biswapriyo
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answered Dec 2 at 19:36
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answered Dec 2 at 19:36
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answered Dec 2 at 19:36
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I didn't noticed there's a portable edition. I think I'll use it and "sync" all the settings using dropbox, thanks a lot!
– luisfer
Dec 3 at 18:31
@luisfer Try this for portable mode: code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/portable
– Biswapriyo
Dec 3 at 19:04
add a comment |
I didn't noticed there's a portable edition. I think I'll use it and "sync" all the settings using dropbox, thanks a lot!
– luisfer
Dec 3 at 18:31
@luisfer Try this for portable mode: code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/portable
– Biswapriyo
Dec 3 at 19:04
I didn't noticed there's a portable edition. I think I'll use it and "sync" all the settings using dropbox, thanks a lot!
– luisfer
Dec 3 at 18:31
I didn't noticed there's a portable edition. I think I'll use it and "sync" all the settings using dropbox, thanks a lot!
– luisfer
Dec 3 at 18:31
@luisfer Try this for portable mode: code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/portable
– Biswapriyo
Dec 3 at 19:04
@luisfer Try this for portable mode: code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/portable
– Biswapriyo
Dec 3 at 19:04
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The one I'm trying to install is Insiders. HKU/Software/Microsoft/...? I don't see it. Why can't control panel uninstall just... uninstalls?
– luisfer
Dec 2 at 16:39