The application is delivered in a setup exe installer.
Project Evergreen AppTracker does not provide information and sources for installers for this app when last checked.
Silent Install HQ provides information on the silent install of this app here: https://silentinstallhq.com/visual-studio-code-silent-install-how-to-guide/ .
Installer supports a silent installation:
- Use '/SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPRESSMSGBOXES /MERGETASKS=!runcode'
This identifies the most commonly interesting configuration items in the application.
- Preconfiguration is possibleby adding a
settings.json
file with desired settings. This file is placed in the user AppData\Roaming\Code\User folder. Some of the more common items to consider: -
"update.mode": "none"
to disable the program autoupdates.
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"extensions.autoUpdate": false
to disable plugin extension updates.
-
"telemetry.enableCrashReporter": false
to avoid sending Microsoft telemetry.
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"telemetry.enableTelemetry": false
to avoid sending Microsoft telemetry.
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"workbench.colorTheme": "Default Dark+"
because we can.
- By default, the app installers components into the
Program Files
area. - A configuration file may be placed in the AppData\Roaming folder if desired.
- 1 shortcut is installed by default.
- No FTAs, Shell Extensions, Protocol Handlers, or Services.
- The app adds 2 fonts.