How to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Visual Code from Windows 10

You will need to set Windows 10 to allow you to view hidden files and folders.

The easiest way to bring up the Run dialog box is by pressing Win + R on the keyboard. There are several ways to open the Run command window in Windows. Here are some useful Windows Run commands.

How to Uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio Code (User) using the Control Panel

Exit Microsoft Visual Studio Code

If VS Code is running, click on File > Exit.

Exit Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Unpin VS Code from the Taskbar

Right click on the VS Code Taskbar icon and click on Unpin from Taskbar.

Unpin VS Code from the Taskbar

Uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio Code (User) from the Control Panel

Uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio Code (User) from the Control Panel
Click Uninstall

How to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Visual Code from Windows 10

Normally, uninstalling Microsoft Visual Studio Code (User) using the Control Panel is plenty good. It will remember some settings.

For a complete uninstallation of VS Code, first uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio Code (User) using the Control Panel.

Then do the following steps.

Go to the %userprofile% Folder

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Go to Userprofile

Delete the .vscode Folder

Go to the %appdata% Roaming Folder

Delete the Code Folder

Delete the Code Folder

Delete the Microsoft VS Folder

Go to the %appdata%\Local\Programs folder.

Delete the Microsoft VS folder.

Microsoft VS Folder

Microsoft Visual Studio Code is now completely uninstalled! If you reinstall it, it will be a fresh installation.

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