[SOLVED] VS Code Python installation and Python Interpreter not recognized

VS Code Python installation and Python Interpreter not recognized

I am getting this message on the VS Code that "Python is not installed. Please download and install python before using the extension."

There is also no *"Python Interpreter"* to select. When I click on it it shows it empty.

I do have Python and Python extension installed and I do have virtual environments set up in the Anaconda navigator but for some reason, I am not able to use them. I tried many ways like reinstalling the Python, Anaconda, and VS Code and also the Python extension for VS code but it's not solving the issue. What could be the reason? I have attached a screenshot of the VS Code as well. Pleae click here to see the screenshot

Thanks for your help.

Solution

I tried many methods but none worked. So then I removed this extension "Anaconda Extension Pack by Microsoft" and it solved the issue. So anyone facing the same issue might try uninstalling this extension.