Choose the System Installer (x64) if you want it available for all users, or the User Installer (x64) for just your account.

To run VS Code smoothly on an older machine, ensure your PC meets these minimums: Requirements for Visual Studio Code

Step-by-Step: Download and Install VS Code on Windows 7 (64-bit)

The final version of VS Code that officially supports Windows 7 is Version 1.70.3 .

Read and accept the license agreement, then click Next .

While you can still download and use this version, it will no longer receive security updates or new feature rollouts.

Since the latest version won't work, you must access the official GitHub or documentation archives to find the compatible installer.

Select your installation path (the default is usually fine) and decide if you want a desktop icon.