Anaconda with Visual Studio Code

Question

I'm trying to use Anaconda with VSCode for Python development, and running into some difficulties.

I followed the steps here: https://docs.continuum.io/anaconda/ide_integration#python-tools-for-visual-studio-ptvs

I can confirm that Python works on my command prompt, and thus I believe (?) that it is properly added to my PATH.

However, when I try to debug in VSCode, I get the error:

Failed to launch the Python Process, please validate the path 'python'
Error: spawn python ENOENT

I haven't edited my launch.json file at all... do I need to? I'm guessing it can't find python on the path, why is that?

Solution

Turns out I just needed to restart my computer.