How to Uninstall Visual Studio Code / VS Code on Windows 10/11 (2025) | Step-by-Step Guide

How to Uninstall Visual Studio Code / VS Code on Windows 10/11 (2025) | Step-by-Step Guide

Method 1: Uninstall via Windows Settings

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Apps → Installed apps.
3. Search for Visual Studio Code.
4. Click the three dots (⋮) → Uninstall.
5. Confirm when prompted and let the uninstaller finish.

Method 2: Uninstall via Control Panel

1. Press Win + R, type control, and press Enter.
2. Open Programs → Programs and Features.
3. Find Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
4. Right-click it → Uninstall.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Verify Uninstallation

1. Open Command Prompt.
2. Run the following command:

code

If you see the message 'code' is not recognized, Visual Studio Code has been successfully removed from your system.