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What is Code.exe?

Code.exe is the executable file for Visual Studio Code, a free source-code editor made by Microsoft. This file is typically located in the directory C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code. When you run Visual Studio Code, you're essentially running the Code.exe file.

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a powerful tool for developers. It supports a variety of programming languages, has built-in support for Git control, a robust debugging feature, syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, snippets, and code refactoring. It also supports plugins to add additional functionality. It's a versatile tool that can help developers write and debug code more efficiently.

Whether Code.exe is needed or should be removed depends on your use case. If you're a developer or someone who needs to edit code, Code.exe (and thus Visual Studio Code) is a valuable tool that can aid in your work. If you don't write or edit code and have no use for a source-code editor, you might want to remove it to save disk space. If you notice a Code.exe file in an unusual location or one that's causing issues, it could be malware disguising itself as the legitimate Code.exe. In this case, you should remove it and scan your computer for malware.

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Code.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with Code
Code.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Visual Studio Code belongs to software Microsoft Visual Studio Code or VS Code by .

Description: Code.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Code.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder—common is C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\. The file size on Windows 10/11/7 is 13,179,660 bytes. file.net/process/code.exe.html 
Code.exe is digitally signed. The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. The software listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Code.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: It is possible to do the following:
  1) safely remove the program using the uninstall program of Microsoft Visual Studio Code or VS Code (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)
  2) consult Visualstudio's Customer Service.

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If Code.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 52% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes (75% of all occurrences) or 2,560 bytes. The Code.exe file is not a Windows core file. It is certified by a trustworthy company. The program has no visible window. Code.exe is able to manipulate other programs, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.

Uninstalling this variant: It is possible to do the following:
  1) safely remove the program using the uninstall program of Microsoft Visual Studio Code or VSCode (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)
  2) consult Visualstudio's Customer Service.

External information from Paul Collins:

Important: Some malware also uses the file name Code.exe, for example TROJ_RUNFILE.B (detected by TrendMicro), and Hacktool (detected by Symantec). Therefore, you should check the Code.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Summary: Average user rating of Code.exe: based on 9 votes with 5 user comments. 3 users think Code.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. One user thinks Code.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. 4 users don't grade Code.exe ("not sure about it").


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Best practices for resolving Code issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Code. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the Code.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.



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