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I am trying to compile typescript code to JavaScript by following the documentation.

I created the watch task to compile the .ts files on pressing Ctrl+Shift+B. However, I get the error after I run the task:

'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command

I understand the cause of the error, as the directory Program Files has spaces in it, and I need quotes around it.

How do I update the build command to run the compiler with proper path?

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I had to update the VS Code's integrated shell settings.

  1. Go to File > Preferences > Settings
  2. Search for shell
  3. Select the correct shell settings for your operating system.
  4. Either comment out the "terminal.integrated.shellArgs.windows" property, or update it to escape the double quotes around the directory. In my case it was Program Files directory which was causing trouble.
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