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Environment data
- VS Code version: 1.27.1 (user setup)
- Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): 2018.8.0
- OS and version: Windows 10
- Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. Anaconda): Python 3.7..0
- Type of virtual environment used (N/A | venv | virtualenv | conda | ...): venv
- Relevant/affected Python packages and their versions: N/A
Actual behavior
Create python terminal results in a powershell error
PS C:\dev\loadtest> & c:/dev/loadtest/env/Scripts/activate.ps1 & : File C:\dev\loadtest\env\Scripts\activate.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at /go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. At line:1 char:3 + & c:/dev/loadtest/env/Scripts/activate.ps1 + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + CategoryInfo : SecurityError: (:) [], PSSecurityException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess
Expected behavior
I don't need need to disable running scripts in able to use VS code
Steps to reproduce:
- Fresh install of windows
- install python
- create virtual environment
- try to activate it in VS Code
Hmmm.. this feels like it might be a VSCode problem.
To fix the issue, you can simply open a Powershell window as administrator and type the following:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
And hit enter, respond y to any prompts that appear.
I take it back - we are running an activate.ps1 file from a .venv!
Hmmm... not sure what we can do about this from the extension's perspective. @DonJayamanne can we inject some powershell code prior to running activate.ps1 when we launch a python terminal?
can we inject some powershell code prior to running activate.ps1 when we launch a python terminal?
Yes we can.
Changing the label, as this isn't a bug. we're trying to improve the UX for users of the extension.
@d3r3kk
Your original suggestion works, changing the policy will work, however
@qubitron doesn't want to have to do it manually.
Basically we should do what ever we can to remove/reduce such road blocks.
DonJayamanne changed the title activate.ps1 fails because running scripts is disabled by default on Windows Activating an environment fails because running powershell scripts is disabled by default on Windows
Sep 12, 2018Yep, that's pretty standard Powershell behaviour/expected workflow on a new machine. Not sure we should usurp that is what I'm getting at.
However, if we choose to do so, it shouldn't be too difficult to put a quick popup and ask the user if doing so will be ok with them first (much like the powershell cmdlet Set-ExecutionPolicy does).
However, if we choose to do so, it shouldn't be too difficult to put a quick popup and ask the user if
Agreed.
After all, we're executing some script that we have no control over.
@qubitron thoughts
- This will require elevation to set the execution policy correct? Not all users have admin rights on the system
- What if the user doesn't want this execution policy set for security reasons, it's off by default for a reason?
Why do we even need powershell cmdlet to do this, why can't we run a batch file or something else that doesn't require admin privileges/execution policies to be set?
The other option any notification could have is offer to switch off the automatic activation on top of providing instructions on how to change the policy.
OK, so really this is an issue because we're using a powershell cmd prompt instead of CMD (which is what I use outside of VS Code and just lets me activate without having to set any policies).
Since I assume we can't change the default from powershell to cmd, detecting the issue and prompting users to set the execution policy (with a button) seems like the right solution.
Well, we could do the following:
- If shell is powershell
- If batch file exists, then shell into CMD and execute bath file
- Else if, powershell script exists, excute powershell script, with the prompts to elevate if necessary.
I.e. where possible use batch files.
This would be better as we wouldn't have to display prompts for powershell script exec elevation...
It might also be easier for us to contribute upstream to Python an Activate.ps1 that isn't automatically generated and thus can be signed as necessary.
Just to
add to the description of the issue at hand I had same problem using Pipenv virtual environment. Pipenv version: 2018.11.14
VSCode version : 1.29.1
Worked after updating my execution policy from using the following PS cmdlet:
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
Here is the link to the documentation on ExecutionPolicy from Microsoft
Cheers
Not sure if this happens after the latest update but when I execute "Run current file in terminal", it tries to activate the environment that resides in the same directory with the script itself, it fails and afterwards it executes the script with the python interpreter that is inside my environment. How come ?
@burakcank Is the problem due to Powershell permissions not being set? If so, please run (as admin on your system) the Set-ExecutionPolicy as defined above if that is satisfactory for you and your IT department.
If that is not the problem you are seeing, please feel free to open another issue with the specific details of your situation.
I was able to work around this problem by adding the following to my VS Code settings:
"terminal.integrated.shellArgs.windows": ["-ExecutionPolicy", "Bypass"]
OPEN POWERSHELL IN ADMINISTRATER MODE AND USE THIS COMMANDS
REFERENCE : //docs.microsoft.com/da-dk/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies?view=powershell-5.1
Windows PowerShell Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. `Try the new cross-platform PowerShell //aka.ms/pscore6` PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> cd.. PS C:\WINDOWS> cd.. PS C:\> cd d: PS D:\> Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser Execution Policy Change The execution policy helps protect you from scripts that you do not trust. Changing the execution policy might expose you to the security risks described in the about_Execution_Policies help topic at /go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. Do you want to change the execution policy? [Y] Yes [A] Yes to All [N] No [L] No to All [S] Suspend [?] Help (default is "N"): A PS D:\> Get-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned PS D:\> Get-ExecutionPolicy -LIST Scope ExecutionPolicy ----- --------------- MachinePolicy Undefined UserPolicy Undefined Process Undefined CurrentUser RemoteSigned LocalMachine Undefined PS D:\>
I hope your problem is solved
if not then
just follow the reference link
OPEN POWERSHELL IN ADMINISTRATER MODE AND USE THIS COMMANDS
REFERENCE : //docs.microsoft.com/da-dk/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies?view=powershell-5.1Windows PowerShell Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. `Try the new cross-platform PowerShell //aka.ms/pscore6` PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> cd.. PS C:\WINDOWS> cd.. PS C:\> cd d: PS D:\> Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser Execution Policy Change The execution policy helps protect you from scripts that you do not trust. Changing the execution policy might expose you to the security risks described in the about_Execution_Policies help topic at /go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. Do you want to change the execution policy? [Y] Yes [A] Yes to All [N] No [L] No to All [S] Suspend [?] Help (default is "N"): A PS D:\> Get-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned PS D:\> Get-ExecutionPolicy -LIST Scope ExecutionPolicy ----- --------------- MachinePolicy Undefined UserPolicy Undefined Process Undefined CurrentUser RemoteSigned LocalMachine Undefined PS D:\>
I hope your problem is solved
if not then just follow the reference link
This Work on my windows 10
@luabud @brettcannon we should evaluate other solutions since this won't be fixed within the next 1-2 years on the Python side then. At a minimum, let's make sure to include this step in our getting started docs.
you just need change default terminal to CMD or Git Bash
@ericmtzmtz FYI we don't officially support git-bash in the extension.
Hmmm.. this feels like it might be a VSCode problem.
To fix the issue, you can simply open a Powershell window as administrator and type the following:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
And hit enter, respond y to any prompts that appear.
I was running typescript and getting the error, This command help me out.
Really Appreciate the help
This solution worked for me :
- Start VSCode as Administrator
- Open the Integrated Terminal
- Type
> Set-ExecutionPolicy –ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
and that's it !
FYI on the latest versions of windows you can also open "developer settings" (start -> search developer settings)" and check this box on the bottom of the page:
FYI on the latest versions of windows you can also open "developer settings" (start -> search developer settings)" and check this box on the bottom of the page:
Thank you so much for this!
After the latest updates this should be the answer.
It doesn't open up for (much) abuse. (as in: If people are already on your local system and running scripts, you've got bigger issues to worry about)
OPEN POWERSHELL IN ADMINISTRATER MODE AND USE THIS COMMANDS
REFERENCE : //docs.microsoft.com/da-dk/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies?view=powershell-5.1Windows PowerShell Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. `Try the new cross-platform PowerShell //aka.ms/pscore6` PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> cd.. PS C:\WINDOWS> cd.. PS C:\> cd d: PS D:\> Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser Execution Policy Change The execution policy helps protect you from scripts that you do not trust. Changing the execution policy might expose you to the security risks described in the about_Execution_Policies help topic at /go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. Do you want to change the execution policy? [Y] Yes [A] Yes to All [N] No [L] No to All [S] Suspend [?] Help (default is "N"): A PS D:\> Get-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned PS D:\> Get-ExecutionPolicy -LIST Scope ExecutionPolicy ----- --------------- MachinePolicy Undefined UserPolicy Undefined Process Undefined CurrentUser RemoteSigned LocalMachine Undefined PS D:\>
I hope your problem is solved
if not then just follow the reference link
Awesome
For windows this solution worked for me :
- Open the Integrated Terminal (VSCode)
- Type
Set-ExecutionPolicy –ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
OPEN POWERSHELL IN ADMINISTRATER MODE AND USE THIS COMMANDS
REFERENCE : //docs.microsoft.com/da-dk/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies?view=powershell-5.1Windows PowerShell Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. `Try the new cross-platform PowerShell //aka.ms/pscore6` PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> cd.. PS C:\WINDOWS> cd.. PS C:\> cd d: PS D:\> Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser Execution Policy Change The execution policy helps protect you from scripts that you do not trust. Changing the execution policy might expose you to the security risks described in the about_Execution_Policies help topic at /go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. Do you want to change the execution policy? [Y] Yes [A] Yes to All [N] No [L] No to All [S] Suspend [?] Help (default is "N"): A PS D:\> Get-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned PS D:\> Get-ExecutionPolicy -LIST Scope ExecutionPolicy ----- --------------- MachinePolicy Undefined UserPolicy Undefined Process Undefined CurrentUser RemoteSigned LocalMachine Undefined PS D:\>
I hope your problem is solved
if not then just follow the reference linkThis one worked for me. Thanks!
me too. thx
You can simply open a Powershell window as administrator
type the following:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
press enter, and then press y to any prompts that appear.
And its done.
The solution for this is not that vast or difficult. You only need to paste "terminal.integrated.shellArgs.windows": ["-ExecutionPolicy", "Bypass"] in your settings.json file. See here how to do this: Solution for Activate.ps1 cannot be loaded in Visual Studio code.
You can relax the execution policies, by taking these simple steps.
Press the windows-button on your keyboard.
Type ‘PowerShell’
Right-click Windows PowerShell
Click Run as Administrator
Run the following command and confirm with ‘Y’
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine
We have changed the execution policies to allow local and remote signed scripts and we have done this for the scope of your machine. Conclusion: You can now run PowerShell scripts on your computer.
Great success!
(It worked for me)
Environment data
- VS Code version: 1.27.1 (user setup)
- Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): 2018.8.0
- OS and version: Windows 10
- Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. Anaconda): Python 3.7..0
- Type of virtual environment used (N/A | venv | virtualenv | conda | ...): venv
- Relevant/affected Python packages and their versions: N/A
Actual behavior
Create python terminal results in a powershell error
PS C:\dev\loadtest> & c:/dev/loadtest/env/Scripts/activate.ps1 & : File C:\dev\loadtest\env\Scripts\activate.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at /go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170. At line:1 char:3 + & c:/dev/loadtest/env/Scripts/activate.ps1 + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + CategoryInfo : SecurityError: (:) [], PSSecurityException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess
Expected behavior
I don't need need to disable running scripts in able to use VS code
Steps to reproduce:
- Fresh install of windows
- install python
- create virtual environment
- try to activate it in VS Code
Perhaps this post about Activate.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system is useful for you.
Hmmm.. this feels like it might be a VSCode problem.
To fix the issue, you can simply open a Powershell window as administrator and type the following:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
And hit enter, respond y to any prompts that appear.
Thanks, it worked for me!!! 👍👍👍
I get this message: "Error: Unable to create directory 'C:\Users\boydk\Documents\GridRAID\.venv\scripts\activate'
Terminal Console:
=====> PowerShell Integrated Console v2021.2.2 <===== PS C:\Users\boydk\Documents\GridRAID> py -3 -m venv .venv .venv\scripts\activate Error: Unable to create directory 'C:\\Users\\boydk\\Documents\\GridRAID\\.venv\\scripts\\activate' PS C:\Users\boydk\Documents\GridRAID>
The directory is actually created, however, it appears that activate does not run. I have tried all the suggested solutions in this thread.
Version: 1.56.0 (user setup)
Commit: cfa2e218100323074ac1948c885448fdf4de2a7f
Date: 2021-05-04T22:09:06.405Z
Electron: 12.0.4
Chrome: 89.0.4389.114
Node.js:
14.16.0
V8: 8.9.255.24-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.17763
Hmmm.. this feels like it might be a VSCode problem.
To fix the issue, you can simply open a Powershell window as administrator and type the following:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
And hit enter, respond y to any prompts that appear.
Thank you maaan!
Hmmm.. this feels like it might be a VSCode problem.
To fix the issue, you can simply open a Powershell window as administrator and type the following:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
And hit enter, respond y to any prompts that appear.
It worked like a charm. Thank you for the help :)
This solution worked for me :
- Start VSCode as Administrator
- Open the Integrated Terminal
- Type
> Set-ExecutionPolicy –ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
and that's it !
Works like a charm! Thanks!