A common confusion occurs when we have to choose between a 32-bit Windows and a 64-bit. Many of us have no idea about what is the difference between 32-bit vs 64-bit Windows OS. The Running VS Code on Windows web page emphasizes the following: By default, VS Code is installed under C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft VS Code for a 64-bit machine. In other words, there doesn't seem to be a native 64-bit version of Visual Studio Code. If your version of Windows is 64-bit, you're able to install both 32-bit and 64-bit software programs, so there are two different 'Program Files' folders on your computer. However, 32-bit versions of Windows have just one folder since they can only install 32-bit programs.
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Sep 27, 2018 windows 10 32 bit vs. 64 bit - can I upgrade and my SurfacePro won't connect to the web but I see it on my network My desktop got the 32-bit version and my SurfacePro got the 64-bit version of Windows 10, yet the desktop has twice the RAM and a faster processor than the Surface - why can't the desktop be upgraded to 64-bit Windows 10? VSCode Version: 1.10.2 OS Version: Windows 10 Version 1607 I was just wondering - is there a 64-bit version of Visual Studio Code for Windows? After all, Electron 64-bit is out.
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commented Nov 23, 2015
Is there a reason why there is no 64bit version of Code for Windows? I get that Electron 64bit was only released after Code was already out but is that the only reason? :) |
assigned joaomorenoNov 23, 2015
added the feature-request label Nov 24, 2015
commented Nov 24, 2015
Really is. Need to fix! |
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modified the milestone: BacklogDec 10, 2015
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commented Mar 7, 2016
Is this still on deck for 1.0 or later? |
commented Mar 7, 2016
Not forgotten about, just not for 1.0. |
commented May 30, 2016
Any updates? References for Electron:
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assigned joaomorenoMay 30, 2016
modified the milestones: June 2016, BacklogMay 31, 2016
commented Jun 24, 2016
VS Code might have the same problem as Atom that all the extensions will have to be recompiled if the user migrates from 32bit to 64bit so that might actually be non-trivial to do. |
commented Jun 25, 2016
Updates? Mac software to create a logo. |
commented Jul 4, 2016
No updates here yet. But it will come. |
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commented Aug 4, 2016 • edited
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Mac 3d max free download. Please also consider adding a portable 64bit version (compare #329). |
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commented Dec 14, 2016
Any update on this? |
commented Jan 11, 2017
@joaomoreno compare atom/atom#13135 |
commented Feb 25, 2017
@joaomoreno Any updates on that? |
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commented May 15, 2017 • edited
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Why was the 32 bit version the default in the first place? Why not directly develop for x64? Seriously: What is Microsoft's problem with x64? Just from the top of my head:
Does your telemetry show that there is actually a sizable user base that works on a 32 bit version of Windows? I can understand that it might not be trivial to port a mammoth like the actual Visual Studio, but here you more or less started from scratch and didn't have to pay any attention to backwards compatibility. Sorry for the rant, but this is bugging me every time I use/install MS products for devolpemnt . In general I'm very happy with VS-Code |
commented May 15, 2017
@MikeGitb I think some C++ extension are blocking them. |
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commented May 25, 2017
@MikeGitb 32-bit office is recommended for macros (VBA) back compat. VS is 32-bit for the longest time because they found ways to make everything out of proc, and 64-bit tends to have a lot of code size bloat when references other objects using 64-bit pointers instead of 32-bit. That also helps make code run faster even in a 64-bit OS. I'm not sure exactly how much of a perf hit you take, but for perf sensitive apps like VS, that was a top concern years ago. |
commented May 26, 2017
On Fri, 26 May 2017 at 06:58 Thomas J. Crowe ***@***.***> wrote: @MikeGitb <https://github.com/mikegitb> 32-bit office is recommended for macros (VBA) back compat. VS is 32-bit for the longest time because they found ways to make everything out of proc, and 64-bit tends to have a lot of code size bloat when references other objects using 64-bit pointers instead of 32-bit. That also helps make code run faster even in a 64-bit OS. I'm not sure exactly how much of a perf hit you take, but for perf sensitive apps like VS, that was a top concern years ago. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#507 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ACr9NC-KVqqtaOCRw6Vn_V_RmjoO4R-vks5r9hWUgaJpZM4Gnsk-> . |
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@wizarrc: I've heard the perf argument a couple of times now and I frankly don't buy it. I have yet to see a single program whose x64 Version is noticeably (not just measurable) slower than the 32 bit version. Also, I'd certainly prefer a slight drop in performance to the occational out-of-memory errors on larger projects. In the End, I didn't want to argue about the individual reasons for or agains a x64 version, Just that I see a general - and very disapointing - pattern where MS and 64Bit software is concerned. Almost as bad as the general lack of utf-8 support (which is admittedly a result of Microsoft early embracing unicode in the first place). |
commented May 26, 2017
@MikeGitb I agree. Nothing is more annoying than hitting a memory limitation when your dev machine is loaded with RAM. I've seen some blog rants about why to use 32-bit. I was just answering your question from my perspective of what I have seen as the attitude toward 64-bit years back as to what their problem is. I think it was mostly based on sub-optimal design which had a lot of performance bottlenecks beforehand. A way back then to hit their perf metrics was to not upgrade to 64-bit. Remember, a lot of that was legacy code moving forward, and 64-bit requires a lot more localized programming techniques (less 64-bit pointers) to keep bloat down. As for newer code bases, it should be easier to tackle. |
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commented Jun 26, 2017
The infrastructure work for this has been done. 64 bits will come out with June's release for Insiders and with July's release for Stable. |
closed this Jun 26, 2017
modified the milestones: June 2017, BacklogJun 27, 2017
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commented Jul 14, 2017
It's not exposed on the webpage but the link is here: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/?dv=win64, which currently gives VSCodeSetup-x64-1.14.1.exe . |
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https://xbiggt.weebly.com/chapped-lower-lip.html. @saschanaz That is the installer version, not the portable. @joaomoreno Is there a 64-bit portable release available? |
commented Jul 14, 2017
Zip version: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/?dv=win64zip&build=insiders |
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Thanks, @pltrant. It also works without the build=insiders query-string part, although there are still some issues remaining (see #329) with the portable 64bit version. |
commented Jul 19, 2017
Stable 1.14.1 now provides download links for 64-bit installer and zip. Link: https://code.visualstudio.com/#windows64-download-stable |
commented Aug 16, 2017
@WildByDesign That link ist broken. Use: https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_15#_windows-64-bit |
commented Aug 16, 2017
Just open the vs code download page, select other version, and select the64bit version. The new version arrived today.Benyamin Limantosent from my ASUS FonePad 8Pada tanggal 16 Agt 2017 14.23, 'kuechlerm' <[email protected]>menulis: …@WildByDesign <https://github.com/wildbydesign> That link ist broken. Use: https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_15#_windows-64-bit — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#507 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ACr9NJ-LGLlZaUZouxjB19J-WTmIvyNmks5sYpkDgaJpZM4Gnsk-> . |
commented Oct 15, 2017
@MikeGitb I saw a same question on Zhihu website. The same guy? |
commented Oct 15, 2017
@roachsinai: If you are asking, if I'm the same guy that posted something on Zhihu, then the answer is NO, as I didn't even know the site up until now. Apps to download for your 2013 chevrolet sonic. |
commented Oct 15, 2017
@MikeGitb OK. I see. |
commented Oct 15, 2017
Did the person ask the exact same question or just about getting a 64bit Version of msvc? Because the latter is actually very common. |
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commented Nov 5, 2017 • edited
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Should we replace 32bit to 64bit ? what is benefit and disadvantage ? |
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