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