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Python Extension isn't reading properly. #25787
Description
Type: Bug
Behaviour
When I use the python --version command VSCode says python isn't installed. When I run py --verison it returns the version of python I have installed. I can't run python scripts because I am told that python isn't installed even though it is. When I do ctrl+shift+p and use "Python: Select Interpreter" my version of python shows up, but I can't run any scripts in Python.
Steps to reproduce:
- run "python --version" in the terminal"
Diagnostic data
Output for Python in the Output panel (View→Output, change the drop-down the upper-right of the Output panel to Python)
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Extension version: 2026.0.0
VS Code version: Code 1.109.0 (bdd88df003631aaa0bcbe057cb0a940b80a476fa, 2026-02-04T02:01:38.288Z)
OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.22631
Modes:
- Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. Anaconda): 3.13.11
- Type of virtual environment used (e.g. conda, venv, virtualenv, etc.): System
- Value of the
python.languageServersetting: Default
User Settings
languageServer: "Pylance"
Installed Extensions
| Extension Name | Extension Id | Version |
|---|---|---|
| debugpy | ms- | 2025.18.0 |
| js-debug | ms- | 1.105.0 |
| js-debug-companion | ms- | 1.1.3 |
| python | ms- | 2026.0.0 |
| vscode-js-profile-table | ms- | 1.0.10 |
| vscode-pylance | ms- | 2025.10.4 |
| vscode-python-envs | ms- | 1.16.0 |
System Info
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| CPUs | Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265U (14 x 3379) |
| GPU Status | 2d_canvas: enabled GPU0: VENDOR= 0x8086, DEVICE=0x7d41 [Intel(R) Graphics], DRIVER_VENDOR=Intel, DRIVER_VERSION=32.0.101.8132 ACTIVE GPU1: VENDOR= 0x1414, DEVICE=0x008c [Microsoft Basic Render Driver], DRIVER_VERSION=10.0.22621.5415 Machine model name: Machine model version: direct_rendering_display_compositor: disabled_off_ok gpu_compositing: enabled multiple_raster_threads: enabled_on opengl: enabled_on rasterization: enabled raw_draw: disabled_off_ok skia_graphite: disabled_off trees_in_viz: disabled_off video_decode: enabled video_encode: enabled webgl: enabled webgl2: enabled webgpu: enabled webnn: disabled_off |
| Load (avg) | undefined |
| Memory (System) | 15.46GB (6.14GB free) |
| Process Argv | --crash-reporter-id 2c26368a-23a5-4dbf-a98f-678cc0fde010 |
| Screen Reader | no |
| VM | 0% |
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Activity
eleanorjboyd commentedon Feb 12, 2026
Can you try toggling the setting
python.useEnvExtensionand see if this makes a difference?ecstech-thomasdykes commentedon Feb 13, 2026
I managed to resolve this by adding folders to my User PATH. The issue is due to my company's installation policies, there is nothing wrong with python itself. The matter is closed.