Timed out waiting for the PowerShell extension to start when Start debugging before extension starts

System Details

• Operating System Windows 10
• VS Code version 1.40.2
• PowerShell extension version 2019.11.0
• Output from $PSVersionTable 7.0.0-preview.6 5.1.18362.145

Issue Description

I am experiencing a problem with running a PowerShell debug configuration. “PowerShell: Launch a Script” If I do not open a ps1 file first the debugger will time out waiting for PowerShell to start. Error: Timed out waiting for the PowerShell extension to start.

Repro Instructions

Open VSCode Open a Folder with a launch.json and a PowerShell Script Note: DO NOT open any POWERSHELL scripts Open the debugger Control + Shift + D Launch a configuration PowerShell Launch a script.

Expected Behaviour

The Launch should Run

Actual Behaviour

Error: Timed out waiting for the PowerShell extension to start.

Work around

Open a PowerShell script in the editor Extension starts PowerShell Run the debug configuration. It will now work.

[TylerLeonhardt]

I have a partial fix to this… pressing play with start the extension now, but it’ll say you need to wait for it to finish starting.

At least it’s two clicks of the same button, rather than opening a PS file.

[virovets64]

I have the same problem with v2020.4.0