Python produces: OSError: [WinError 193] %1 is not a valid Win32 application, but only with activate_this.py

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Another thing might have happened. VS code automatically searches for the numpy and other packages from predefined OS locations. It might have found out 32 bit version of numpy instead of a 64 bit version. Fix: Uninstall numpy from all OS locations * In VS code terminal. Type pip uninstall numpy or conda uninstall numpy (If you use Anaconda) * Restart VS code * Voila! (Reinstall numpy if the problem persists)