diff --git a/src/ansys/tools/installer/vscode.py b/src/ansys/tools/installer/vscode.py
index 91693ea3..f0be5888 100644
--- a/src/ansys/tools/installer/vscode.py
+++ b/src/ansys/tools/installer/vscode.py
@@ -115,9 +115,9 @@ def _open_vscode(self):
         """Open VS code from path."""
         # handle errors
         path = self.vscode_window_path_config_edit.text().strip()
-        if os.path.exists(path):
+        if os.path.exists(rf"{path}"):
             error_msg = "echo Failed to launch vscode. Try reinstalling code by following this link https://code.visualstudio.com/download"
-            self._parent.launch_cmd(f"code {path} && exit 0 || {error_msg}")
+            self._parent.launch_cmd(f'code "{path}" && exit 0 || {error_msg}')
 
             self.user_confirmation_form.close()
             self._parent.vscode_window.close()