Visual Studio Code 1.70.3 Download: Why This “Patch” Version Still Matters

Published: October 2023 (Updated for reference) Category: Development Tools

Why update?

• Better stability and fewer crashes or regressions compared with earlier 1.70.x builds.
• Fixes that may affect editor responsiveness, extension compatibility, or platform-specific issues.
• If you experienced a bug in earlier 1.70 releases, this patch may resolve it.

Downloading this version grants access to several transformative features that defined VS Code's mid-2022 era:

Sticky Scroll: A popular UI addition that keeps the current scope (like a class or function header) visible at the top of the editor while you scroll.

While the latest VS Code releases introduce exciting features, version 1.70.3 remains a significant milestone. Here is everything you need to know about downloading and using this specific build.

• Go to Settings in VS Code 1.70.3.
• Search for update.mode.
• Change from default to none.
• Search for extensions.autoCheckUpdates and disable it.

: Official installers for various architectures (x64, Arm64) and portable ZIP versions are hosted on Microsoft's update servers Subscription Note