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Permission denied message while running visual studio code

I am having too many issues while running an app called Visual Studio Code.

I have tried chmod command +x and still permission denied message.

What should I do?

Mac mini, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jun 28, 2024 9:45 AM

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Jul 29, 2024 12:38 PM in response to JohnCTX

When you encounter a "permission denied" error while trying to run Visual Studio Code (VS Code) even after using the `chmod +x` command, there are a few steps you can take to resolve the issue:


### 1. Ensure Correct Path

Make sure you're specifying the correct path to the VS Code executable file. If you downloaded the `.deb` package and installed it using `dpkg`, the executable should be in your system path.


### 2. Check Ownership and Permissions

Ensure that you have the right ownership and permissions for the file:


```bash

sudo chown $(whoami) /path/to/code

sudo chmod +x /path/to/code

```


### 3. Run with Sudo

Try running VS Code with `sudo` to see if it’s a permission issue:


```bash

sudo /path/to/code

```


### 4. Install Correctly

If you're still having issues, it might be easier to reinstall VS Code using a package manager. If you're on Ubuntu or another Debian-based system, you can use `apt`:


```bash

sudo apt update

sudo apt install code

```


For other Linux distributions, follow the installation instructions on the [Visual Studio Code website](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/linux).


### 5. Check for Execution Restrictions

If you're on a system with additional security layers (like SELinux or AppArmor), ensure that these are not restricting the execution of the file. You might need to adjust these settings.


### 6. File System Issues

If you're on a mounted file system (like a network drive or an external drive), ensure that the file system supports executing files. Some file systems (like FAT32) don't support file execution.


### 7. Use the Snap or Flatpak Package

If you continue to have issues, consider using the Snap or Flatpak package, which can sometimes bypass certain permission problems:


**Snap:**


```bash

sudo snap install code --classic

```


**Flatpak:**


```bash

flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.code

```


### 8. Log Files

Check the log files for more detailed error messages. These can give you a clue about what's going wrong:


```bash

dmesg | grep code

```


or


```bash

journalctl -xe

```


If none of these steps resolve your issue, please provide more details about your system setup, including the distribution and version of Linux you're using, and any error messages you receive.


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Permission denied message while running visual studio code

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