Help with Creating a Python Virtual Environment in VS Code

Have you executed the command directly in the terminal? Sometimes running it that way gives you more insight into what’s going wrong.

If the problem persists, you might need to reinstall Python. Try uninstalling it from the Microsoft Store and then download it again from the official Python website. Also, double-check your environment variables to ensure there’s no leftover configuration from old installations.

Make sure Python is actually installed on your system and that it’s included in your Windows environment variables. If you’re in VS Code, you can also try pressing `Ctrl + Shift + P`, then type `Python: Create Environment` to see if that works for you.

Don't forget to check your PATH settings! It’s possible Python isn’t listed properly, which can cause these issues.

It should be straightforward! Just ensure you've turned off any toggles associated with `python3.exe` and `python.exe` in the settings. After that, you can try `python -m venv myenv` to create your environment.

It looks like your Python installation isn't in the PATH environment variable. A quick fix for Windows is to use `py.exe` instead. Just try this command: `py -m venv .venv`. If you've got multiple versions of Python, you can specify which one by doing something like `py -3.14 -m venv .venv`.