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code-insiders.exe: which program is it?

code-insiders.exe is a program file of Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders Microsoft Corporation 1.127.0 —

Frequently asked questions

Is code-insiders.exe safe?

code-insiders.exe is a normal part of Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.

Where is code-insiders.exe located?

In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.

How do I remove code-insiders.exe?

Uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes code-insiders.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.