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ption>VS Code 32-bit Warning</figcaption></figure><p id="dc63">The same message could also appear right below the VS Code menu bar</p><figure id="1f50"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*WeSOGem2HYmy4YV0.jpg"><figcaption>Warning below menu bar</figcaption></figure><p id="158f">You could also open the Task Manager (right click on the task bar, or press CTRL+ALT+DEL, and select Task Manager) and look for Visual Studio Code</p><figure id="8d1b"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*QuD80RbTDGblj6Aw.jpg"><figcaption>Task Manager</figcaption></figure><h2 id="938d">Step 2: Download VS Code 64-bit Version</h2><p id="3535">To embark on this epic journey, teleport to the official Visual Studio Code download page at <a href="https://code.visualstudio.com/download">https://code.visualstudio.com/download</a>.</p><p id="a13a">Don’t worry; it’s usually smart enough to detect your Windows system and suggest the 64-bit version. But if it plays coy, you can select it by clicking on the [x64] button.</p><figure id="0043"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*YbFBg2nc2XZ7IqQP.jpg"><figcaption>Download VS Code</figcaption></figure><h2 id="5d23">Step 3: Uninstall VS Code 32-bit Version</h2><p id="1990">Press the Windows key, type in ‘Add or remove’, select ‘Add or remove programs’, locate and uninstall Microsoft

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Visual Studio Code</p><figure id="4ed0"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*XSjX48uTzLg_WsXm.jpg"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure id="6af7"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*3HlQPuFsRO3RbqDN.jpg"><figcaption>Add or remove programs</figcaption></figure><h2 id="f021">Step 4: Install VS Code 64-bit Version</h2><p id="910b">Locate the downloaded installer file and perform the mystical installation ritual.</p><p id="6042">The installation wizard will be your guide; stick with the default settings.</p><p id="71b6">Voilà! You’ve ascended to the elite ranks of 64-bit coders, where your code flows like poetry, and your productivity soars like a caffeinated eagle. 🦅💻</p><h1 id="6f48">Conclusion</h1><p id="d03d">In conclusion, the move from a 32-bit to a 64-bit version of Visual Studio Code is imperative due to the impending obsolescence of the former. With the 32-bit version losing support soon, upgrading ensures you stay aligned with the latest developments, security patches, and features in the coding world. Don’t delay; make the switch today to safeguard your coding environment and stay ahead in your development journey.</p><p id="3281"><i>Originally published at <a href="https://ivan-lim.com/upgrade-visual-studio-code-32bit-64bit-windows">https://ivan-lim.com</a> on September 8, 2023.</i></p></article></body>

Upgrading Visual Studio Code from 32-bit to 64-bit on Windows machine

Introduction

Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to upgrade Visual Studio Code from its outdated 32-bit version to the 64-bit version. 🚀

Step 1: Pre-Upgrade Checklist

Before we launch into the upgrade adventure, let us make sure we are running the 32-bit version of VS Code and upgrade is necessary.

Note: As shown in the screenshot below, the Help > About section of VS Code does NOT seem to enlighten us with that piece of information.

Here is an indication that an upgrade is necessary: when you open VS Code a dialog box warning you that Visual Studio Code on Windows 32-bit will stop receiving updates.

The same message could also appear right below the VS Code menu bar

You could also open the Task Manager (right click on the task bar, or press CTRL+ALT+DEL, and select Task Manager) and look for Visual Studio Code

Step 2: Download VS Code 64-bit Version

To embark on this epic journey, teleport to the official Visual Studio Code download page at https://code.visualstudio.com/download.

Don’t worry; it’s usually smart enough to detect your Windows system and suggest the 64-bit version. But if it plays coy, you can select it by clicking on the [x64] button.

Step 3: Uninstall VS Code 32-bit Version

Press the Windows key, type in ‘Add or remove’, select ‘Add or remove programs’, locate and uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Step 4: Install VS Code 64-bit Version

Locate the downloaded installer file and perform the mystical installation ritual.

The installation wizard will be your guide; stick with the default settings.

Voilà! You’ve ascended to the elite ranks of 64-bit coders, where your code flows like poetry, and your productivity soars like a caffeinated eagle. 🦅💻

Conclusion

In conclusion, the move from a 32-bit to a 64-bit version of Visual Studio Code is imperative due to the impending obsolescence of the former. With the 32-bit version losing support soon, upgrading ensures you stay aligned with the latest developments, security patches, and features in the coding world. Don’t delay; make the switch today to safeguard your coding environment and stay ahead in your development journey.

Originally published at https://ivan-lim.com on September 8, 2023.