Powershell extension won't start

[IceT-max]

Prerequisites

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Summary

Running the extension, also in a new computer with a fresh install with latest compontens, i obtain this error:

The terminal process "C:\Program Files\PowerShell\6\pwsh.exe '-NoProfile', '-NonInteractive', '-ExecutionPolicy', 'Bypass', '-Command', 'Import-Module 'c:\Users\user.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.powershell-2021.8.2\modules\PowerShellEditorServices\PowerShellEditorServices.psd1'; Start-EditorServices -HostName 'Visual Studio Code Host' -HostProfileId 'Microsoft.VSCode' -HostVersion '2021.8.2' -AdditionalModules @('PowerShellEditorServices.VSCode') -BundledModulesPath 'c:\Users\user.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.powershell-2021.8.2\modules' -EnableConsoleRepl -StartupBanner '=====> PowerShell Integrated Console v2021.8.2 <=====
' -LogLevel 'Normal' -LogPath 'c:\Users\user.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.powershell-2021.8.2\logs\1629890092-e9128c08-26bb-4a7a-8b04-ec955914db821629890016515\EditorServices.log' -SessionDetailsPath 'c:\Users\user.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.powershell-2021.8.2\sessions\PSES-VSCode-29028-233472' -FeatureFlags @() '" terminated with exit code: 1.

PowerShell Version

Name                           Value                                                                                                                                     
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PSVersion                      5.1.19041.1151                                                                                                                            
PSEdition                      Desktop                                                                                                                                   
PSCompatibleVersions           {1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0...}                                                                                                                   
BuildVersion                   10.0.19041.1151                                                                                                                           
CLRVersion                     4.0.30319.42000                                                                                                                           
WSManStackVersion              3.0                                                                                                                                       
PSRemotingProtocolVersion      2.3                                                                                                                                       
SerializationVersion           1.1.0.1

Visual Studio Code Version

1.59.1

Extension Version

Fresh install.

Steps to Reproduce

Fresh install of code, and extension and running the extension.

Visuals

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Logs

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[rjmholt]

The terminal process "C:\Program Files\PowerShell\6\pwsh.exe '-NoProfile', '-NonInteractive', '-ExecutionPolicy', 'Bypass', '-Command', 'Import-Module 'c:\Users\user.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.powershell-2021.8.2\modules\PowerShellEditorServices\PowerShellEditorServices.psd1'; Start-EditorServices -HostName 'Visual Studio Code Host' -HostProfileId 'Microsoft.VSCode' -HostVersion '2021.8.2' -AdditionalModules @('PowerShellEditorServices.VSCode') -BundledModulesPath 'c:\Users\user.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.powershell-2021.8.2\modules' -EnableConsoleRepl -StartupBanner '=====> PowerShell Integrated Console v2021.8.2 <=====
' -LogLevel 'Normal' -LogPath 'c:\Users\user.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.powershell-2021.8.2\logs\1629890092-e9128c08-26bb-4a7a-8b04-ec955914db821629890016515\EditorServices.log' -SessionDetailsPath 'c:\Users\user.vscode\extensions\ms-vscode.powershell-2021.8.2\sessions\PSES-VSCode-29028-233472' -FeatureFlags @() '" terminated with exit code: 1.

We need more information to understand this situation (the process terminating with exit code 1 just means it failed, which we already know since it won't start). Can you please follow the troubleshooting doc to provide more information about what's happening (such as error messages and logs)?

[IceT-max]

Hi I've no errors rather the one I posted. I just attach mi logs files.
logs.zip

[andyleejordan]

Hi, while you stated you're using PowerShell 5.1 in your bug report, it seems you are trying to launch PowerShell 6 for the extension (see: C:\Program Files\PowerShell\6\pwsh.exe in your logs) which is not supported. Please either try PowerShell 7 or 5.1. You can run the command "Show Session Menu" to choose among the discovered PowerShell versions.

I would also advise removing PowerShell 6 entirely, as it is out of support in general (6.2 end-of-life was September 2020), and install PowerShell 7+ in its place.

[IceT-max]

Thanks for your answer, I remove PS6 and Install 7+. It is supported?
Using the command show session menu, doesn't appear the "SESSION" menu...

[andyleejordan]

Yes, PowerShell 7 is the currently supported version of PowerShell Core. The 7.0 release is an LTS (Long-Term Service), 7.1 is the latest release, and 7.2 is in public preview.

[andyleejordan]

Using the command show session menu, doesn't appear the "SESSION" menu...

Can you show me what you mean here with a screenshot? It should always show a few options (like opening the log folder) and on Windows where it likely discovers multiple versions of PowerShell, they should each be presented as an option. So for instance you could try launching Windows PowerShell instead of PowerShell 6.