Last updated: November 9, 2026
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Visual Studio Code is a free code editor from Microsoft used by millions of developers. It relies on online services for the extension Marketplace, Settings Sync, and AI features like GitHub Copilot.
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Is VS Code Down Right Now?
No, VS Code itself is not down, because the editor runs on your own machine. What fails are its online parts, like the extension Marketplace, Settings Sync, and Copilot sign in. When those break, it feels like a VS Code outage even though your editor still opens.
Developers file VS Code down reports most often when the Marketplace stops installing extensions or when sign in returns a 500 error. The live VS Code status above shows if others hit the same wall right now. Asking is VS Code down for the online services is the fastest way to tell a local bug from a wider failure.
Is VS Code Down for Me or Everyone?
Open the Marketplace website in a browser and try installing any extension. If installs fail there too and reports climb here, Microsoft has a service problem. If the website works, your editor profile or one bad extension is the likely cause.
Why Won’t VS Code Install Extensions?
Extension installs fail when the Marketplace service is busy or broken. You click Install and get a vague error, or the download sits at zero. Sign in to the Marketplace website has also failed with a 500 something went wrong page during service faults, which blocks publishing and account features.
A corrupt extension folder causes the same symptom on one machine. If one computer installs fine and yours never does, remove the extensions folder and let VS Code rebuild it.
Why Is Settings Sync Failing?
Settings Sync ties your setup to your Microsoft or GitHub account. When the sign in service fails, sync shows errors and your settings stop following you between machines. Token expiry after a password change is another common trigger.
Signing out inside VS Code and back in refreshes the token. If the error mentions the service being unavailable, the fault is on the server side and waiting is the only fix.
Why Does Copilot Stop Working in VS Code?
Copilot needs a live sign in and a working connection to GitHub. When GitHub has an incident, completions stop and chat returns errors inside the editor. Local network filters and VPNs also block the connection for many office users.
Common VS Code Problems and Fixes
Extensions Will Not Install
Fix: Installs fail or hang at zero percent. Fix: check the Marketplace site in a browser. If it loads, restart VS Code and try again. If it fails too, the service is down and installs will work once it recovers.
Settings Sync Shows an Error
Fix: Sync fails with a sign in or service error. Fix: sign out of your account inside VS Code, restart the editor, and sign in again. Check that your system clock is correct, since wrong time breaks tokens.
Copilot Is Not Responding
Fix: Completions stop and chat shows errors. Fix: confirm your Copilot subscription is active, sign out and back in, and disable any VPN. If GitHub reports an incident, wait for it to clear.
Remote SSH Cannot Connect
Fix: The editor cannot reach your server or keeps timing out. Fix: test the same SSH login in a plain terminal. If that works, delete the VS Code server folder on the host and reconnect.
VS Code Is Slow or Freezing
Fix: Typing lags and the window stutters. Fix: start with extensions disabled to find the culprit. One heavy extension is the cause far more often than the editor itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fix the ‘terminal process failed to launch’ error in VS Code?
This error usually means the shell path in your settings is wrong or an extension is blocking the terminal. Check the default terminal profile in Settings first. If it still fails, start VS Code with extensions disabled to find the conflict.
Why can’t I install extensions in VS Code?
Either the Marketplace service has a fault or your local extension folder is corrupt. Test the Marketplace website first. If it fails too, it is a service outage, not your machine.
What should I check if Settings Sync keeps signing me out in VS Code?
Sync signs you out when the saved sign-in token expires or two machines upload conflicting settings. Sign in again and choose which copy to keep when VS Code asks. Check the Settings Sync log if the problem returns.
Why does VS Code say 500 something went wrong?
That error appears when the Marketplace sign in service has a fault. Installing inside the editor often still works, because it uses a different sign in flow.
Does VS Code work offline?
Yes. Editing, searching, and most language features work without a connection. You only lose extension installs, sync, Copilot, and remote features while offline.
How can I restore my VS Code settings after an update changed them?
Updates can reset a changed setting when its name or default value changes in the new version. Open your settings.json file and compare it with your backup or Git copy. Reapply any missing lines, then restart VS Code.