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VSC Not Detecting Python Through .py Extension #25699
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I'm a beginner who's trying to learn Python with an exercise book. I have Python installed on my computer and the Python, Pylance, Debugger and Environments extensions on VSC.
VSC won't detect Python. When I open a new file in the folder, it doesn't detect Python after I add the ".py" extension. It's reading it as Plain Text. I tried switching the language to Python but it doesn't show up in the list.
I also have the Python interpreter set to the Python file on my machine. I have the correct Path in my environmental variables. Any help would be appreciated. Ty
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[-]VSC Not Detecting Through .py Extension[/-][+]VSC Not Detecting Python Through .py Extension[/+]eleanorjboyd commentedon Jan 5, 2026
hm very strange, I haven't seen anything like this. Can you try reinstalling vscode or those specific extensions?
coreytoomey commentedon Jan 7, 2026
It's been resolved, thank you. I installed a separate program for SQL learning which threw off the system en vars. I fixed it with a system restore.