VSCodium is a free and open-source code editor that is built on top of the Visual Studio Code software by Microsoft. It offers a wide range of features and extensions for writing and editing code. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install VSCodium on Windows 10.
Prerequisites
Before we start, make sure that you have the following:
- Windows 10 operating system
- Internet connection
- Windows Terminal or Command Prompt
Steps to Install VSCodium on Windows 10
Follow the steps given below to install VSCodium on Windows 10:
- Open your web browser and go to the VSCodium GitHub repository https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium
- Scroll down to the "Assets" section and download the VSCodium installer that matches the architecture of your computer (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Once the installer file is downloaded, open the Windows Terminal or Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Navigate to the directory where the installer file is located using the "cd" command. For example, if the file is saved in the Downloads folder, type
cd Downloads and hit Enter.
- Execute the installer file by typing its name followed by the ".exe" extension. For example, if the file name is "VSCodiumSetup-x64-1.59.0.exe", type
VSCodiumSetup-x64-1.59.0.exe and hit Enter.
- The installer will launch, and you should see the VSCodium setup wizard.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, launch VSCodium from the Start menu or by double-clicking on the desktop shortcut if you created one during the installation process.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed VSCodium on your Windows 10 computer. You can now start using VSCodium to write and edit code for various programming languages.
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