Please update the python extension to the latest version
or install the pre-release version directly. ( may be more useful to you )
this will basically solve your problem.
If the error continues, follow these steps:
Answer from JialeDu on Stack Overflow
- Uninstall Python extension (if you have pylance uninstall it first). Uninstall any other extension that is failing.
- Close all instances of VS Code.
- Go to, %USERPROFILE%/.vscode/extensions (on windows) or ~/.vscode/extensions on Linux/Mac.
- Delete any folder with the name starting with ms-python.python*
- Start VS Code, and install Python extension (also pylance if you uninstalled it in step 1).
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Please update the python extension to the latest version
or install the pre-release version directly. ( may be more useful to you )
this will basically solve your problem.
If the error continues, follow these steps:
- Uninstall Python extension (if you have pylance uninstall it first). Uninstall any other extension that is failing.
- Close all instances of VS Code.
- Go to, %USERPROFILE%/.vscode/extensions (on windows) or ~/.vscode/extensions on Linux/Mac.
- Delete any folder with the name starting with ms-python.python*
- Start VS Code, and install Python extension (also pylance if you uninstalled it in step 1).
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I was having this issue and tried the above answer and it still didn't work. It turns out I hadn't installed python on my system yet. I didn't realize because I normally use it remotely.
From the VSCode documentation:
Quick start
- Step 1. Install a supported version of Python on your system (note: that the system install of Python on macOS is not supported).
- Step 2. Install the Python extension for Visual Studio Code.
- Step 3. Open or create a Python file and start coding!
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 16026
"Python extension loading..." message lasts forever · Issue #16026 · microsoft/vscode-python
April 23, 2021 - I searched for this error and it was solved with newer version of the Python extension. Though, I have the newest versions installed and still have this problem. Environment data VS Code version: 1.55.2 Extension version (available under...
Author brkbrc
"Python extension loading..." message last forever
Environment data VS Code version: x64-1.30.2 Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): 2018.12.1 OS and version: Windows 10 Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. ... More on github.com
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January 12, 2019Gets stuck at "Python extension loading" then extension host crashes when `telemetry.enableTelemetry` is set to `false`
There's a few other mentions of this but no fixes so far. Environment data VS Code version: Noticed after upgrade to 1.52, kept happening after downgrade to 1.51. Extension version (available u... More on github.com
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December 15, 2020Python Extension loading issues
Please have a look at this issue: Python extension loads very slowly: unresponsive. Try insiders version of the extension, and see if it helps with this issue. You can always download and install latest insiders build form here https://pvsc.blob.core.windows.net/extension-builds/ms-python-insiders.vsix .
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April 22, 2021Python extension loading... forever
I too ran into this today. None of the log files under '~/.config/Code/' give any indication as to what was going on with the extension. I eventually hit the "Do I really have to un/reinstall?!" I'm using Pop!_OS: From Pop_Shop I went to uninstall it, and was met with an error message that vscode didn't exist to uninstall. (weird). Nonetheless, after it failed it gave me the option to install vscode again. *click* Install. Nothing happened other than the option to install toggled back to uninstall. Now VS code is working, and I didn't have to re-add all my extensions. I did get an update for vscode just the other day -- could be related. More on reddit.com
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September 16, 2021Videos
IPython
ipython.readthedocs.io › en › stable › config › extensions
IPython extensions — IPython 9.10.0 documentation
Extensions on PyPI can be installed using pip, like any other Python package. To load an extension while IPython is running, use the %load_ext magic:
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 3967
"Python extension loading..." message last forever · Issue #3967 · microsoft/vscode-python
January 12, 2019 - Install the Python extension NB : Also happens when launch as an administrator; after re-installing extension/vscode
Author PROFeNoM
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 14977
Gets stuck at "Python extension loading" then extension host crashes when `telemetry.enableTelemetry` is set to `false` · Issue #14977 · microsoft/vscode-python
December 15, 2020 - Value of the python.languageServer setting: Pylance · Message disappears and extension eventually loads.
Author GSGBen
Readthedocs
pyoxidizer.readthedocs.io › en › v0.9.0 › packaging_extension_modules.html
Working with Python Extension Modules — PyOxidizer 0.9.0 documentation
When you attempt to add a PythonExtensionModule Starlark instance to the in-memory resource location, the request may or may not work depending on the state of the extension module and support from the Python distribution. The in-memory resource location is interpreted by PyOxidizer as load this extension from memory, without having a standalone file.
Reddit
reddit.com › r/vscode › python extension loading issues
r/vscode on Reddit: Python Extension loading issues
April 22, 2021 -
I'm having a problem where the python extension has a very long loading time. I've tried unistalling and reinstalling but that hasn't worked. Any advice on what to do?
IPython
ipython.readthedocs.io › en › stable › config › extensions › index.html
IPython extensions — IPython 9.11.0 documentation
Extensions on PyPI can be installed using pip, like any other Python package. To load an extension while IPython is running, use the %load_ext magic:
Arch Linux Forums
bbs.archlinux.org › viewtopic.php
[SOLVED] VS Code, after upgrading: Python extension fails to load...? / Applications & Desktop Environments / Arch Linux Forums
UPDATE: I found https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-python/issues/15445 and now understand that I should use the CONSOLE-stuff from Help > Toggle Developer Tools. This reveals: *** Extension activation failed, run the 'Developer: Toggle Developer Tools' command for more information.
Reddit
reddit.com › r/vscode › python extension loading... forever
r/vscode on Reddit: Python extension loading... forever
September 16, 2021 -
FIX: I fixed it! turns out i didn't completely remove vscode from my pc, so i deleted the config and cache folders and reinstalled vscode and it works perfectly now! still curious as to what the hell caused it...
at the bottom left of vscode it keeps saying "Python extension loading" and it never finishes, i tried reinstalling all the extensions, updating vscode, rebooting the system, and disabling the other extensions one by one, but to no avail.
it was working fine before, any help would be appreciated!
EDIT: im using linux (kubuntu 20.04) and i can't do anything python related (run scripts, formatters not working...etc)
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 20476
Python extension loading... · Issue #20476 · microsoft/vscode-python
January 5, 2023 - Type: Bug Upgraded to last version today and have multiple notifications related to Python. The "Python extension loading..." never ends Extension version: 2022.20.1 VS Code version: Code - Insiders 1.75.0-insider (79c4f9b, 2023-01-05T05...
Author stenaksel
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 5599
Python extension does not load, stuck at `Python extension loading` · Issue #5599 · microsoft/vscode-python
May 10, 2019 - unfortunately this issue has not been completely fixed: I just updated to the latest vscode: Version 1.33.1 (1.33.1) and the "Python extension loading" has been stuck for the last 3 hours, and I am staring at my source code. None of the ...
Published May 10, 2019
Author cmartinio
Python
docs.python.org › 3 › extending › extending.html
1. Extending Python with C or C++ — Python 3.14.4 documentation
The details of visibility depend on the operating system; some systems use one global namespace for the Python interpreter and all extension modules (Windows, for example), whereas others require an explicit list of imported symbols at module link time (AIX is one example), or offer a choice of different strategies (most Unices). And even if symbols are globally visible, the module whose functions one wishes to call might not have been loaded yet!
RenderDoc
renderdoc.org › docs › how › how_python_extension.html
How do I register a python extension? — RenderDoc documentation
From here a list of all installed extensions is presented. By default extensions are not loaded, to load an extension either select it and press Load or else tick the box in the Loaded column in the list. As with python modules, once loaded an extension cannot be unloaded until the program ...
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 6392
Extension does not load, stuck at "Python extension loading..." · Issue #6392 · microsoft/vscode-python
June 30, 2019 - Jedi or Language Server? (i.e. what is "python.jediEnabled" set to; more info How to update the language server to the latest stable version #3977): Jedi enabled · Extension should load and function. Remains stuck at "Python extension loading..." Open a Python file in VS Code ·
Author jeffbi
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(Posted solution on behalf of the question author).
OK - I deleted the VS Code profile folder
'%APPDATA%\Roaming\Code
and installed fresh extension along with miniconda, and it is working fine.
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This seems to be an annoying problem that is caused by other extensions. Best way I fixed mine was:
- To disable all the extensions
- Enable ms-python extension
- Reload vs-code and voila, it's all fixed
Stack Overflow
stackoverflow.com › questions › 67279257 › vscode-issue-python-extension-loading-forever
visual studio code - vscode issue, python extension loading forever - Stack Overflow
April 27, 2021 - I could not delete/reinstall vsCode and python. I think GitHub has a solution, but I don't know how to solve it. I want to know the solution and how to roll back vs. Code. https://github.com/micros...
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 6687
"Python extension loading..." · Issue #6687 · microsoft/vscode-python
July 24, 2019 - Than restart VS Code & extension is not properly loaded. Output for Python in the Output panel (View→Output, change the drop-down the upper-right of the Output panel to Python)
Author tburd
GitHub
github.com › microsoft › vscode-python › issues › 10991
Stuck at Python extension loading... · Issue #10991 · microsoft/vscode-python
April 6, 2020 - Output for Python in the Output panel (View→Output, change the drop-down the upper-right of the Output panel to Python) ... Output from Console under the Developer Tools panel (toggle Developer Tools on under Help; turn on source maps to make any tracebacks be useful by running Enable source map support for extension debugging)
Author robertknox
YouTube
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vscode python extension not loading - YouTube
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Published February 29, 2024