Sure, here is a step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio Code on Windows:
1. **Download Visual Studio Code Installer:**
Go to the official Visual Studio Code website at https://code.visualstudio.com/ and click on the "Download for Windows" button. This will download the installer file (usually named something like VSCodeSetup.exe) to your computer.
2. **Run the Installer:**
Once the download is complete, locate the installer file in your downloads folder or wherever you saved it, and double-click on it to run it. This will start the installation process.
3. **Accept License Agreement:**
The installer will display the Visual Studio Code license agreement. Read through the agreement, and if you agree to the terms, click on the "I Accept the Agreement" button to proceed.
4. **Select Installation Options:**
Next, you will be prompted to choose the installation options. You can choose the destination folder where Visual Studio Code will be installed, as well as whether you want to add "Open with Code" to your right-click context menu in Windows Explorer. Once you have made your selections, click on the "Next" button.
5. **Select Additional Tasks:**
On the next screen, you will be asked to select any additional tasks you want to perform during the installation. These options include creating a desktop icon and adding Visual Studio Code to your system PATH, which allows you to run VS Code from the command line. Check the boxes for any additional tasks you want to perform, and then click on the "Next" button.
6. **Start Installation:**
Finally, click on the "Install" button to start the installation process. The installer will copy the necessary files to your computer and set up Visual Studio Code.
7. **Launch Visual Studio Code:** Once the installation is complete, you can launch Visual Studio Code by clicking on the "Finish" button in the installer window, or by searching for "Visual Studio Code" in the Start menu and clicking on the shortcut. That is it! Visual Studio Code should now be installed on your Windows computer and ready to use.