venv automatically activates in another directory

[elliottmejia]

Type: Bug

Behaviour

venv automatically activates in another directory
XXX

Steps to reproduce:

create a venv, activate it, close vsc. create a new project in a different directory. create a python file.

Diagnostic data

Output for Python in the Output panel (View→Output, change the drop-down the upper-right of the Output panel to Python)

XXX

Extension version: 2024.6.0
VS Code version: Code 1.91.1 (Universal) (f1e16e1e6214d7c44d078b1f0607b2388f29d729, 2024-07-09T22:07:54.982Z)
OS version: Darwin arm64 23.3.0
Modes:

• Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. Anaconda): 3.12.1
• Type of virtual environment used (e.g. conda, venv, virtualenv, etc.): Venv
• Value of the python.languageServer setting: Default

User Settings

languageServer: "Pylance"

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[karthiknadig]

@elliottmejia Unfortunately, it's hard for us to understand what issue you're seeing. Please help us out by providing a screen recording showing exactly what isn't working as expected. While we can work with most standard formats, .gif files are preferred as they are displayed inline on GitHub. You may find https://gifcap.dev helpful as a browser-based gif recording tool.

[github-actions]

Because we have not heard back with the information we requested, we are closing this issue for now. If you are able to provide the info later on, then we will be happy to re-open this issue to pick up where we left off.

Happy Coding!