How To Set Up Python Virtual Environment (venv) In Visual Studio Code (VS Code) On Windows 11
*Set Up Python Virtual Environment in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on Windows 11 | VSCode Activate venv*
*Description:*
Want to set up a **Python Virtual Environment (venv) in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on Windows 11**? 🐍💻 This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through creating, activating, and managing virtual environments in **VS Code**, ensuring smooth development and package isolation.
By the end of this video, you will know how to **set up a virtual environment**, **activate venv**, **install packages**, and **run your Python scripts efficiently in VS Code**. 🚀
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*🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:*
✅ How to *install Python and check the version*
✅ How to *create a Python virtual environment (venv)*
✅ How to *activate and deactivate venv in VS Code*
✅ How to *install Python packages inside the virtual environment*
✅ How to *configure VS Code to automatically use venv*
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*1️⃣ Prerequisites for Creating a Virtual Environment in VS Code*
Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed on your system:
✔ *Windows 11 (64-bit)*
✔ *Python (3.6 or later)* - [Download Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
✔ *Visual Studio Code* - [Download VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
✔ *Python Extension for VS Code* (Installed from the VS Code Marketplace)
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*2️⃣ Install Python and Check the Version*
1️⃣ *Check if Python is already installed:*
Open *Command Prompt (cmd)* or *PowerShell* and run:
```bash
python --version
```
or
```bash
python3 --version
```
If Python is installed, you’ll see an output like:
```
Python 3.x.x
```
2️⃣ *If Python is not installed:*
Download and install *Python* from [https://www.python.org/downloads/](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
*Check the box* for *"Add Python to PATH"* during installation!
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*3️⃣ Create a Python Virtual Environment (venv) in VS Code*
✅ *Step 1: Open VS Code and Create a New Project Folder*
1. Open **Visual Studio Code**.
2. Click on *File → Open Folder* and choose or create a new project folder.
✅ *Step 2: Open the Integrated Terminal*
1. Go to *Terminal → New Terminal* (or press **Ctrl + `**).
2. Ensure you are in the correct project directory.
✅ *Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment*
Run the following command in the terminal:
```bash
python -m venv venv
```
This will create a new *venv* folder inside your project directory.
---
*4️⃣ Activate the Virtual Environment in VS Code*
✅ *For Windows (Command Prompt or PowerShell):*
*Command Prompt (cmd):*
```bash
venv\Scripts\activate
```
*PowerShell:*
```powershell
venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
```
⚠ If you get a security error, run:
```powershell
Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process
```
✅ *For macOS/Linux:*
```bash
source venv/bin/activate
```
Once activated, your terminal prompt will change to:
```
(venv) C:\Users\YourName\Project
```
This confirms the **virtual environment is active**! 🎉
---
*5️⃣ Install Python Packages Inside the Virtual Environment*
Once the virtual environment is activated, you can install packages using `pip`:
```bash
pip install package_name
```
For example, to install **Flask and NumPy**:
```bash
pip install flask numpy
```
To check installed packages, run:
```bash
pip list
```
---
*6️⃣ Deactivate the Virtual Environment*
To exit the virtual environment, simply run:
```bash
deactivate
```
Your terminal will return to normal, indicating that the virtual environment is no longer active.
---
*7️⃣ Configure VS Code to Automatically Use venv*
1️⃣ *Select the Python Interpreter in VS Code*
Open *Command Palette* (`Ctrl + Shift + P`)
Search for *"Python: Select Interpreter"*
Select the *venv interpreter* (`.venv\Scripts\python.exe`)
2️⃣ *Set venv as Default in VS Code*
To make VS Code automatically detect your virtual environment, add the following setting in `settings.json`:
```json
{
"python.defaultInterpreterPath": "C:\\Users\\YourName\\Project\\venv\\Scripts\\python.exe"
}
```
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*8️⃣ Running Python Scripts in VS Code with venv*
1. Open a *Python file* (`.py`) in your project folder.
2. Ensure the *venv* interpreter is selected.
3. Run the script using:
*F5 (Run and Debug)*
*Right-click → Run Python File in Terminal*
Manually run in the terminal:
```bash
python script.py
```
*📌 Useful Links:*
🔗 Python Official Website: [https://www.python.org/](https://www.python.org/)
🔗 VS Code Download: [https://code.visualstudio.com/](https://code.visualstudio.com/)
🔗 Virtual Environments in Python: [https://docs.python.org/3/library/ven...]
📌 *Hashtags:*
#Python #VSCode #VirtualEnvironment #PythonDevelopment #Venv #PythonTutorial #VisualStudioCode #Windows11 #PythonProgramming
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