How to delete VSCODE completely

"Learn how to completely uninstall VSCode, including all related files and settings, with a step-by-step guide."

Deleting VSCode Completely: Step-by-Step Guide

Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a lightweight, open-source code editor used for development and debugging. It is a popular choice among developers for its ease of use and features. However, when it’s time to delete the program, the process is not always straightforward.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to completely uninstall VSCode from your computer:

Step 1: Quit the Program

The first step is to quit the program. This can be done either by pressing the “Quit” button located in the upper-right corner of the window or by pressing “CTRL + Q” on your keyboard.

Step 2: Uninstall the Program

Once VSCode is closed, you can begin the uninstall process. On Windows, open the “Control Panel” and select “Uninstall a program”. Then, find “Visual Studio Code” in the list of programs and click “Uninstall”.

On Mac, open the “Finder” and select “Applications”. Then, find “Visual Studio Code” and drag it to the “Trash”. Finally, empty the “Trash” to completely remove the program.

Step 3: Delete the Configuration Files

After uninstalling the program, you may want to delete the configuration files so that no trace of VSCode is left. These files are stored in different locations depending on your operating system.

On Windows, the files are stored in the “%APPDATA%Code” folder. On Mac, they are stored in the “~/Library/Application Support/Code” folder.

To delete the files, open the folder and press “CTRL + A” to select all of the files. Then, press “Delete” to delete the files.

Step 4: Clean Up the Registry

The final step is to clean up the registry. On Windows, open the “Regedit” program and navigate to the “HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoft” folder. Then, delete the “Code” folder.

On Mac, open the “Terminal” program and run the following command:

defaults delete com.microsoft.VSCode

This will delete any remaining registry entries for VSCode.

By following these steps, you can completely uninstall VSCode from your computer and ensure that no trace of the program remains.