Visual Studio Code 1703 Fixed Download Install

Deep Dive: Downloading and Installing Visual Studio Code 1.70.3

• Save and restart.

• Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
• Search for an extension (e.g., Prettier, Python).
• Click the gear icon → Install Another Version.
• Choose a version released before September 2022.

Method B: System Installer (Admin Rights)

Issue 1: “This installation is blocked due to a newer version already installed”

For 64-bit User Installer (recommended):

Document Version:

1.0 Last Updated: 2026 Applicable to: VS Code 1.60+ on Windows 10 version 1703 and later