What is the problem or limitation you are having?
The current Visual Studio template has been built using VSCode 2022 tooling. VSCode 2026 is out, and now uses v145 tools (rather than the previous v143 tools). It is possible to install v143 tools, but they're not installed by default.
In the week of June 8-June 15, the windows-latest image will be upgraded to use VSCode 2026.
Describe the solution you'd like
An update to the Visual Studio template so that it is compatible with a default install of VSCode 2026.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Stick permanently with VSCode 2022 as a base image. This is what is available on the windows-2022 image. However, this isn't a long term solution.
Additional context
The windows-2025-vs2026 image can be used to opt into the new version in the short term.
What is the problem or limitation you are having?
The current Visual Studio template has been built using VSCode 2022 tooling. VSCode 2026 is out, and now uses v145 tools (rather than the previous v143 tools). It is possible to install v143 tools, but they're not installed by default.
In the week of June 8-June 15, the
windows-latestimage will be upgraded to use VSCode 2026.Describe the solution you'd like
An update to the Visual Studio template so that it is compatible with a default install of VSCode 2026.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Stick permanently with VSCode 2022 as a base image. This is what is available on the
windows-2022image. However, this isn't a long term solution.Additional context
The
windows-2025-vs2026image can be used to opt into the new version in the short term.