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Error: spawn ENOTDIR, when selecting python interpreter in VS Code

I have created django project and virtualenv into same folder as

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opening-up vscode does not display the virtual environment in which the django project is using.

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now if I select interpreter for the project I get

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Solution

  • The problem was in the version of the python extension I was using(2020.1.57204). what I did was installed a slightly older version (2019.11.50794) of the python extension and reload vscode i.e.,

    Step 1: Click on Install Another Version

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    Step 2: Select the older version, here 2019.11.50794

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    Step 3: Click on Reload Required Button

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    UPDATE

    The Microsoft team fixed this error with the new release (2020.1.58038). Update the python extension to the new version to enjoy more enhancements and fixes.