Running this from the command prompt seemed to work for me: ( close all vscode windows first )
winget upgrade --id Microsoft.VisualStudioCode
I think because I was running vscode as administrator I did not see the Help->Check for updates menu item.
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Running this from the command prompt seemed to work for me: ( close all vscode windows first )
winget upgrade --id Microsoft.VisualStudioCode
I think because I was running vscode as administrator I did not see the Help->Check for updates menu item.
If Update:Mode in VS Code's setting is on 'none' , 'Check for Updates ...' option will disappear from Help. Just be sure it's not on 'none' then you can check for updates.
🚀 Excited to share the latest VS Code release, a major step forward in making VS Code a unified agent UX.
This update expands on the foundation for orchestrating local, cloud, and background agents, built on open standards and designed for real-world multi-agent workflows.
Key updates:
🗂️ Single workspace for local, cloud, and background agents
💻 Claude and Codex support for local and cloud agents
🔀 Parallel subagent execution
🌐 MCP Apps support
📨 Enhanced context handling via Anthropic Messages API
👉 Explore what's new and start trying it out today: https://aka.ms/VSCode/109
Thanks to all who already gave us feedback in r/GitHubCopilot to shape this release, and look forward to hearing your experience with it now that the release is out :)