“Visual Studio Code” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.

[BennyLouie]

• VSCode Version: 1.40
• OS Version:

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Install VS Code

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No

Issue: This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.

[vscodebot]

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Thanks for submitting this issue. Please also check if it is already covered by an existing one, like:

• “Visual Studio Code” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. (#82534)
• Cannot install VS code on Mac Catalina (#82809)
• Does not install on macOS Catalina (#83269)
• VSC will not download (#84634)
• VSC won't download on IOS Catalina (#84635)

[gjsjohnmurray]

/duplicate

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Happy Coding!

[giunit]

Was this issue fixed? Currently having the same issue.

[acobbjones]

+1
I am, as well.

[gjsjohnmurray]

#74782 is on the iteration plan for 1.41, which is expected to be released next week.