Fix VS Code Context Menu for Windows

Easily restore the missing "Open with VS Code" option to the Windows 10 context menu for files, folders, desktop background, and empty areas inside directories or drives.

Features

• Adds "Open with VS Code" to:
  • Files
  • Folders
  • Desktop background
  • Empty areas inside folders or drives
• Includes VS Code icon for better visibility
• No external dependencies — just run the script as Administrator
• Works on Windows 10
• Easy to remove by deleting registry keys

Requirements

• Windows 10
• Visual Studio Code installed in the default User path:

If VS Code is installed in a different location, update the script path accordingly.

Installation

1. Download files.
2. Right-click in the file install_context_menu.bat and select Run as administrator.
3. Wait for the script to finish — Windows Explorer will restart automatically.
4. Right-click anywhere (file, folder, desktop, or empty space) and you will see Open with VS Code.

Author

Mahmoud Abuyoussef

License