VS Code does not recognize any Python interpreter

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I installed pyenv-win in Windows 10 and followed the instructions to set all system variables and it works fine in the cmd.

> python --version
Python 3.10.2

When I try to use VS Code it doesn't recognize any interpreter. I added to my working folder a virtual enviroment that works fine in the cmd but again when I try to use it with VS Code nothing works. Ctrl + Shift + P and select interpreter path does nothing.

I've installed the extensions for Python by Microsoft.

I also tried to set the setting.json with "python.defaultInterpreterPath": "/path/python.exe" but nothing happens.

I tried to run code with right click > run Python file in terminal and it doesn't even try to open the terminal to give me an error. (I hope that the two problems are related.)

I've already uninstalled and reinstalled and it doesn't work. I read the Python Environments page and it told to put in settings "python.useEnvironmentsExtension": true to reveal the icon in the menu. Trying to manage the environments from there, it seems to recognize something but it doesn't load pages and gets stuck in search:

Did you activate the environment when running it from VS Code? — Carcigenicate
– Carcigenicate, Commented Nov 8 at 14:42
@Carcigenicate it doesn't recognize any environment. The only way to make it work is exiting from vscode and use cmd — M4rc0txt
– M4rc0txt, Commented Nov 8 at 16:55

M4rc0txt · Accepted Answer · 2025-11-08 18:07:31Z

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The problem was caused by the lack of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, once installed everything works perfectly.

answered Nov 8 at 18:07

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Ejike Victor · Accepted Answer · 2025-11-08 12:45:57Z

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To solve this try reinstalling the vs code again and make sure you don't have any important projects if you do please back them up or push them to your repo

answered Nov 8 at 12:45

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