Can't run Venv in VsCode

Question

For the last 3 days, I have been trying to set up virtual Env on Vs Code for python with some luck but I have a few questions that I cant seem to find the answer to.

1. Does Vs Code have to run in WSL for me to use venv?
2. When I install venv on my device it doesn't seem to install a Scripts folder inside the vevn folder. Is this out dated information or am I installing it incorrectly. I am installing onto Documents folder inside my D: drive using python3 - m venv venv. The folder does install and does run in WSL mode but I am trying to run it in clear VsCode so I can use other add-ons such as AREPL that doesn't seem to like being ran in WSL.

For extra context I have oh-my-ZSH set up and using the ubuntu command line on my windows device. Any information will be helpful at this point because I am losing my mind.

venv folder in side D: drive

result

Answer 1

If you have the python extension installed you should be able to select your python interpreter at the bottom.

You should then be able to select the appropriate path

Answer 2

You don't have to create a virtual environment under WSL, it will work anywhere. But the reason you don't have a Scripts/ directory is because (I bet) you're running VS Code with git bash and that makes Python think you're running under Unix. In that case it creates a bin/ directory. That will also confuse VS Code because the extension thinks you're running under Windows.

I would either create a virtual environment using a Windows terminal like PowerShell or Command Prompt or use WSL2.

Answer 3

Run Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -scope process before activating virtual environment.

All the best