VSCode terminal shows incorrect python version and path, launching terminal from anaconda works perfectly

Question

I have been stuck on this one problem for hours now and believe I have tried everything outside of throwing my computer out of the window.

I have a virtual environment s

Answer 1

For Windows users:

First if you haven't done already, set VS code (the editor, not its terminal) to the desired Python environment, using Ctrl+Shift+P --> Python: Select interpreter.

Then, Change VS code's default terminal from Powershell to CMD. This is what worked for me at least.