Installation Corrupt Message Remover

This VSCode extension removes the annoying "Your Code installation appears to be corrupt. Please reinstall." popup message that can appear in VSCode.

⚠️ USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

IMPORTANT: This extension modifies VSCode system files. Use it only if you understand what's causing the "corrupt installation" message in your environment. Please read this entire README before using the extension.

The "corrupt installation" message often appears when:

• You've installed extensions that patch VSCode files (like custom theme extensions, tab colorizers, etc.)
• You've manually modified VSCode files
• You're running VSCode in a restricted environment with limited permissions

Features

• Automatically removes the corrupt installation message on VSCode startup
• Prevents the corrupted installation message from appearing, even after VSCode is updated.
• Allows manual removal and restoration via commands
• Simple toggle to enable/disable functionality

Why This Extension Exists

Some VSCode extensions require modifying core VSCode files to function. For example:

• TabsColor: Colors tabs based on file type or project
• SynthWave '84: Adds a Synthwave-inspired colour theme to VSCode
• Custom CSS and JS Loader: Allows custom styling of the VSCode UI
• VSCodeVim: Some features require patching VSCode files

When these extensions modify VSCode files, the "corrupt installation" message appears. Even if you clicked the gear icon and selected “Don’t show again,” the popup often returns after a VSCode update, as your preference gets reset. This extension removes that message if you're comfortable with the modifications made by your other extensions. It also ensures the message stays hidden even after future updates.

Requirements

• VSCode version 1.68.0 or higher
• Administrative access may be required on some systems

Extension Settings

• installation-corrupt-remover.enabled: Enable/disable automatic removal on VSCode startup

Usage

1. Install the extension
2. The extension will automatically remove the corrupt installation message on VSCode startup
3. A notification will appear confirming the removal
4. Restart VSCode for changes to take effect

You can also manually remove the message by running the "Remove Installation Corrupt Message" command from the command palette.

If you need to restore the original message (for example, when uninstalling extensions that modify VSCode), use the "Restore Installation Corrupt Message" command.

Commands

• Remove Installation Corrupt Message: Remove the error message from VSCode
• Restore Installation Corrupt Message: Restore the original error message if previously removed
• Locate Target File: Show the path to the message file
• Check Stored Message: View the stored message that was previously removed

Disclaimer

This extension is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind. By using this extension, you acknowledge that:

1. It modifies VSCode system files
2. It may interfere with VSCode's ability to notify you of actual corrupt installations
3. Microsoft does not support or endorse modifying VSCode files

Release Notes

0.1.0

Initial release of Installation Corrupt Message Remover.

Privacy

This extension does not collect any data or communicate with external servers. The original message is stored locally in your VSCode user settings for potential restoration.