### **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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## **1⃣ 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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## **2⃣ Install Python and Check the Version**

1⃣ **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
```

2⃣ **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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## **3⃣ 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.

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## **4⃣ 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**!

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## **5⃣ 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
```

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## **6⃣ 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.

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## **7⃣ Configure VS Code to Automatically Use venv**

1⃣ **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`)

2⃣ **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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## **8⃣ 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/venv.html]

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