virtualenv v16.7.2 powershell activate script: “You must 'source' this script: PS> . .\ENV\Scripts\activate” error

Question

The Problem

Newest version of virtualenv (16.7.2) on python v.3.7.4 has 4 additional lines for the "activate.ps1" script, which when run on Windows10 powe

Answer 1

Screenshot attached for reference. I've just encountered the same issue but I did the following:

1. Create a new virtual environment;

   python -m venv directory

2. Navigate into the newly created directory;

   cd directory

3. Activate the virtual environment.

   .\Scripts\activate

This resolved my problem. I hope it helps...