Terminal on Windows 7 does not show any text
Problem
- VSCode Version: 1.20.0 - OS Version: win7 SP1 X64 Steps to Reproduce: 1.When I use ctrl+~ open the terminal, can't input anything in the terminal 2.And I also find when I right-click a folder， the option [open in the terminal ] is instead of [open in the cmd], but my `"terminal.integrated.shell.window` has been config to powershell.exe 3.It happened after I updated to the latest version. 4.It cannot be solved after restarting the system or vscode. 5.The powershell outside is working normally. Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes
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Fix Terminal Text Visibility Issue in VSCode on Windows 7
The issue is likely caused by a conflict between the VSCode terminal settings and the Windows 7 environment, particularly after an update that may have altered the terminal integration settings. The terminal may not be properly initializing the PowerShell environment or rendering text due to compatibility issues.
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Reset Terminal Settings
Reset the terminal settings in VSCode to default to ensure no conflicting configurations are causing the issue.
jsonOpen settings.json and remove or comment out any terminal-related configurations. - 2
Change Terminal Shell
Change the terminal shell to Command Prompt temporarily to see if the issue persists. This helps identify if the problem is specific to PowerShell.
json"terminal.integrated.shell.windows": "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" - 3
Update VSCode
Ensure that you are using the latest version of VSCode, as updates may contain fixes for terminal issues. Download the latest version from the official website.
noneVisit https://code.visualstudio.com/ and download the latest version. - 4
Check for Windows Updates
Make sure that your Windows 7 installation is fully updated, as missing updates can lead to compatibility issues with applications.
noneGo to Control Panel > Windows Update and check for updates. - 5
Reinstall VSCode
If the issue persists, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling VSCode to ensure a clean installation without corrupted files.
noneUninstall via Control Panel, then reinstall from https://code.visualstudio.com/
Validation
To confirm the fix, open the terminal in VSCode using Ctrl+~ and check if you can now see and input text. Additionally, verify that the terminal shell is correctly set to PowerShell or Command Prompt as desired.
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Alex Chen
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