Visual Studio Code Extensions are stuck on Installing

Question

I am running the latest version of visual studio code on Windows 11 (v1.77.3).

When I try to install any extension in the visual studio code extension marketplace, it says installing but never installs.

I tried editing config files and looking through different answers on the internet but found nothing, if you're having this same problem the solution is much simpler than this.

Answer 1

The solution to this problem was to right-click on the VSCode desktop icon and run this app as administrator, I am not sure why this changes whether or not you can install vscode extensions, but it works. note: this will only work for windows users.

Answer 2

Had a similar problem with a specifix extension. Here is what worked for me:

• Download the extension file (a .vsix extension)
• Open powershell in admin mode (rigth click, run as admin )
• In terminal go to folder location of downloaded .vsix fil
• Run: code --install-extension <YourExtensionFileName>.vsix