Unable to install python extension from visual studio code

Question

I'm trying to add the python extension from the visual studio code, at the bottom right it says "Error while installing 'Python' extension. Please check the log for more details" - under it says "try to download manually" which sends me an error code.

I also have 0 experience with this, so any information would be appreciated. Thanks

Answer 1

Try deleting the folder in .vscode\extensions\

Answer 2

Hello @Christine Lopez , 

Thank you for taking time to post this issue in Microsoft Q&A forum.

Looks like it's a temporary outage, please try to install it again.

Besides, since Visual Studio Code(technical support) is not currently supported in Microsoft Q&A forums, the supported products are listed over here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/products/, you can post this issue here: Stack Overflow tagged Visual Studio Code.

Thanks for your understanding, have a nice day.

Sincerely,

Tianyu

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Answer 3

I'm also experiencing the same issue.