Can't open vscode extension development host

[faqndo97]

Hi guys!

I'm trying to start develop extension for vscode. I'm following you hello world guide and I'm trying to open the extension development host. When I press f5 nothing happen, and I open debugger side menu and hit run but nothing happen again. Do you know why this is happening?

Thanks for you help!

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[faqndo97]

This is my lunch.json

// A launch configuration that launches the extension inside a new window
// Use IntelliSense to learn about possible attributes.
// Hover to view descriptions of existing attributes.
// For more information, visit: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=830387
{
	"version": "0.2.0",
    "configurations": [
        {
            "name": "Extension",
            "type": "extensionHost",
            "request": "launch",
            "runtimeExecutable": "${execPath}",
            "args": [
                "--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}"
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Extension Tests",
            "type": "extensionHost",
            "request": "launch",
            "runtimeExecutable": "${execPath}",
            "args": [
                "--extensionDevelopmentPath=${workspaceFolder}",
                "--extensionTestsPath=${workspaceFolder}/test"
            ]
        }
    ]
}

[TheOpenDevProject]

I can confirm when trying to debug with an xDebug extension there is no way to launch the debugger.

[weinand]

@TheOpenDevProject "xDebug" has nothing to do with extension host debugging. What's the purpose of your comment?
"xDebug" is php debugging, right? Please don't hijack random issues.

[faqndo97]

@weinand This is my vscode information

If you need any other information only tell me thanks!

[weinand]

@faqndo97 what do you see in the debug console after pressing F5?

[faqndo97]

@weinand Nothing, nothing happen after press F5 or run manually

[weinand]

Can you try to run VS Code without extensions? From the command line, execute: code --disable-extensions and try your steps again to see if it reproduces.

[faqndo97]

@weinand Nothing happen again

[weinand]

Please "Toggle the Developer Tools" (via Help Menu), and open the "Console".
Are there any errors or other messages?

[weinand]

Please open the "Extension" viewlet and from the drop down menu behind the "..." run the "Show Built-in extensions". In the features section scroll down until you see "Node Debug" and "Node Debug (legacy)". Both should be enabled.

[faqndo97]

Finally I deleted my vscode and install again and now works fine!! Something in my last config or environment works bad. Thanks for your help.

Helpful link - For complete delete of vscode I follow this post