Description

VS Code does not properly run Python files on my laptop.

• The Run / Play button does not work
• Python is installed and works in the system terminal
• VS Code does not recognize or persist the selected Python interpreter
• The integrated terminal always opens in PowerShell
• Reinstalling VS Code and Python did not fix the issue
• Same setup works correctly on another PC

This appears to be a VS Code editor or environment issue specific to this machine.

VS Code Version

Latest stable version (reinstalled multiple times)

OS Version

Windows 10 / Windows 11 (please adjust to the correct one)

Steps to Reproduce

1. Install Python
2. Install VS Code
3. Open a .py file
4. Click the Run / Play button
5. Nothing happens / Python is not recognized

Expected Behavior

Python file should run using the selected interpreter.

Actual Behavior

Run button does nothing or VS Code fails to use Python.