VS Code continuing to run a Python script using an outdated Python interpreter, even after specifying intended interpreter

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So using the Command Palette, I specified my intended Python interpreter already. This is reflected correctly in the status bar on the bottom left.

However, when I run the code above, it attempts to use another Python interpreter. This is clearly reflected in the Python error - it tries to run a Python 2.7 interpreter, and so it tells me that I need to install xlrd, even though I already have it installed in the right Python interpreter.

Can't seem to find anyone else having similar problems. The exact same code runs fine in another IDE like Spyder.

When i do:

import sys
print(sys.version)

It shows me the right version.

My code actually runs when I run each cell individually. It's when I run everything together (Ctrl-Alt-N) where I start seeing this error.

Brett Cannon · Accepted Answer · 2020-01-20 23:07:30Z

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It's because you're executing code using the Code Runner extension instead of the Python extension. If you disable Code Runner for your workspace and then use the Python extension (the Play button will be green in this case) then it will use the interpreter shown in your status bar.

answered Jan 20, 2020 at 23:07

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