Download Go from https://golang.org/doc/install

Open downloaded file and run the installer

Click next, read and accept license agreement, confirm the Installation folder, Click Install and yes to allow changes and enter password if required.

Wait for installation to finish

After downloading run a checksum to validate the file downloaded.
On Windows compute MD5 crytographic hash
Open VSCODE and open Terminal Windows Command Prompt
type go version

under extensions type Go and search
install golang.go extension
