Command for User Rights Error in Visual Studio Code: Set-ExecutionPolicy Fix – Session 1

The error you’re encountering is related to the PowerShell execution policy, which restricts the execution of scripts on your system. The command you’re trying to run, Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned, is intended to change the execution policy for the current user to allow the running of scripts that are not signed by a trusted publisher, which is necessary for activating the virtual environment.

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Visual Studio Code as Administrator

1. Close Visual Studio Code if it’s open.

2. Right-click on the Visual Studio Code icon and select “Run as administrator.”

Step 2: Change the Execution Policy

1. Once Visual Studio Code is open with administrative privileges, open a new terminal window.

2. In the terminal, run the following command:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

You might be prompted with a warning asking if you want to change the execution policy. Type Y and press Enter.

Step 3: Verify the Execution Policy

1. To verify that the execution policy has been set correctly, run the following command:

Get-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser

It should return RemoteSigned.

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

Now you should be able to activate your virtual environment without encountering the execution policy error.

If you continue to have issues, ensure that your user account has the necessary privileges to change the execution policy. You might need to consult with your system administrator if you’re on a managed system.