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Visual Studio Code version 1.70.3 is the final release that supports . While the official VS Code download page always provides the latest stable version (currently 1.116.0 as of April 2026), you can still access this specific legacy version through direct Microsoft download links or the release archive. Direct Download Links (Version 1.70.3) Visual Studio Code 1.70.3 Download
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