Resetting PC & Visual Studio Code - Need Help!

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The discussion centers on resolving issues with Visual Studio Code (VS Code) not detecting the Python executable after a PC reset. Users confirmed that reinstalling Python and the VS Code Python plugin effectively resolved the problem. It is crucial to ensure that Python is installed in the expected directory for VS Code to function properly. Additionally, users utilizing a Python virtual environment may need to follow specific steps to ensure proper integration.

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  • Familiarity with Visual Studio Code (version 1.60 or later)
  • Understanding of Python installation procedures
  • Knowledge of Python virtual environments
  • Basic troubleshooting skills for software installation
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  • Reinstall Python and verify installation path
  • Reinstall the VS Code Python plugin
  • Learn about configuring Python virtual environments in VS Code
  • Explore VS Code settings for Python interpreter configuration
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Developers using Visual Studio Code for Python development, particularly those experiencing issues with Python executable detection after system resets or installations.

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In visual studio code in windows 10, when I try to select the interpreter it flashes and I can't click on it. Can someone help? For a good description look at the imgur link which contains the video. Thanks.


I tried resetting the PC and reinstalling visual studio code and that does nothing.
Any advice would be helpful.
 
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It seems that VS Code Editor can't find your python executable. Check if it’s installed where VS Code thinks it’s installed.

You may have to reinstall python and then reinstall the VSCode python plugin to resync things.
 
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I think you need to do this a different way if you are using a Python virtual environment.
 
jedishrfu said:
It seems that VS Code Editor can't find your python executable. Check if it’s installed where VS Code thinks it’s installed.

You may have to reinstall python and then reinstall the VSCode python plugin to resync things.
I re-downloaded python and it seemed to work.
 
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