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App-Info Install/Configure for VSCode

The application is delivered in a setup exe installer.

Project Evergreen

Project Evergreen AppTracker does not provide information and sources for installers for this app when last checked.

SilentInstallHQ

Silent Install HQ provides information on the silent install of this app here: https://silentinstallhq.com/visual-studio-code-silent-install-how-to-guide/ .

EXE based installer

Installer supports a silent installation:

  • Use '/SP- /VERYSILENT /SUPRESSMSGBOXES /MERGETASKS=!runcode'

Typical Configuration Items

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.
    • "extensions.autoUpdate": false to disable plugin extension updates.
    • "telemetry.enableCrashReporter": false to avoid sending Microsoft telemetry.
    • "telemetry.enableTelemetry": false to avoid sending Microsoft telemetry.
    • "workbench.colorTheme": "Default Dark+" because we can.

Installed Components worth noting

  • By default, the app installers components into the Program Filesarea.
  • 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.