Infinite "Python extension loads" on @2021.9.1230869389

[hodeinavarro]

Environment data

• VS Code version:

> code --version
1.60.1
83bd43bc519d15e50c4272c6cf5c1479df196a4d
x64

• Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): ms-python.python@2021.9.1230869389
• OS and version:

> uname -a
Linux np 5.13.13-1-MANJARO #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Aug 26 20:34:21 UTC 2021 x86_64 GNU/Linux

• Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. Anaconda):

> python --version
Python 3.9.6

• Type of virtual environment used (N/A | venv | virtualenv | conda | ...): Both N/A and venv
• Relevant/affected Python packages and their versions:

> code --list-extensions --show-versions
ms-python.python@2021.9.1230869389
ms-python.vscode-pylance@2021.9.1
ms-toolsai.jupyter@2021.8.2041215044
ms-toolsai.jupyter-keymap@1.0.0

• Relevant/affected Python-related VS Code extensions and their versions: N/A
• Value of the python.languageServer setting: Default / Pylance (both)

Expected behavior

• Python extension load
• venv activate

Actual behavior

• Infinite "Python extension load"

Description

As of yesterday 15/09/2021 I installed VS Code cleanly via snap and the problem described occurred.
I had only the Python extensions (and its dependencies) installed, all up to date.

While filing the issue I went back 1 version (2021.9.1218897484) in order of further testing, and the problem disappeared. Expected behavior in less than 1 sec.

I went back to current version 2021.9.1230869389 and the problem is not longer happening.

#17425 can be related.
I first noticed my problem when saving a large *.py file and it would get hanged on formatting the file, when I realized the Python extension was not loaded. It all works smoothly now.

Update

I switched between multiple directories with no problem, all working with Python. Suddenly in one of them, I noticed again that the formatter got stuck because the Python extension is loading.
Downgraded again to 2021.9.1218897484 and I've been working fine until now.

[nvmker]

I got a similar issue with "Python extension loading", but on a macOS, here is an info:

• Extension Version: 2021.9.1230869389
• OS Version: Darwin x64 20.6.0
• VS Code version: 1.60.1

{
	"messages": [],
	"activationTimes": {
		"codeLoadingTime": 52,
		"activateCallTime": 3,
		"activateResolvedTime": 43,
		"activationReason": {
			"startup": false,
			"extensionId": {
				"value": "ms-python.python",
				"_lower": "ms-python.python"
			},
			"activationEvent": "onCommand:python.createTerminal"
		}
	},
	"runtimeErrors": [],
	"runningLocation": 1
}

Update:
I did downgrade to previous version, 2021.9.1218897484, it works fine, but after update to the latest 2021.9.1230869389 issue still present.

[brettcannon]

Two questions.

One, do you happen to have telemetry turned off: "telemetry.enableTelemetry: false"?

Two, can you please try the workaround explained in #14977 (comment) and let us know if this fixes the issue?

[jakobkg]

I'm experiencing the same issue, output from the plugin shows only this

I have telemetry disabled, and these are the contents of my User settings.json

{
    "workbench.colorTheme": "One Dark Pro Flat",
    "files.exclude": {
        "**/.classpath": true,
        "**/.project": true,
        "**/.settings": true,
        "**/.factorypath": true
    },
    "editor.suggestSelection": "first",
    "vsintellicode.modify.editor.suggestSelection": "automaticallyOverrodeDefaultValue",
    "cmake.configureOnOpen": true,
    "python.defaultInterpreterPath": "/usr/bin/python"
}

The linked workaround appears to have worked for me, after opting into the experiment and reloading the window, the plugin works as expected

[karrtikr]

Closing as dup of #17433 (comment). If it does not fix the issue for anyone let me know and we can reopen this issue.