My Python environment in Visual Studio 2022 is completely broken due to a past misconfiguration, and I try to find ways to debug it.
When I launch Python through PowerShell from desktop, I have no problem.
However, when I launch Python from Visual Studio 2022, it automatically sets the environment variable PYTHONHOME to “C:\Python311,” which was an old folder that I deleted and don’t use anymore. Due to this, my Python environment is broken across all projects.
I have tried to do the following without success:
[System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("PYTHONHOME", "", [System.EnvironmentVariableTarget]::Machine)
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\VisualStudio
devenv.exe /ResetSettings
My understanding is that Visual Studio uses a misconfigured file defined somewhere in my system when launching Python, which automatically sets PYTHONHOME=”C:\Python311”. I would like to know where this script file is so that I can reconfigure PYTHONHOME to null. It is not project-specific but global.
If you need more information, please let me know; I will update my question accordingly.
In Visual Studio, the Python environment can be configured through various mechanisms, and it might be challenging to locate the exact cause of the misconfiguration. Here are some additional steps you can try:
Check for VSCode Settings:
If you are using Visual Studio Code alongside Visual Studio, check its settings for Python-related configurations.
Remember to save any changes and restart Visual Studio after making modifications. If the issue persists, you might consider contacting Microsoft Support for assistance, as they can provide more specific guidance based on your system and Visual Studio configuration.