Vscode: The terminal process terminated with exit code: {0}

[ghost]

Can not open the integrated terminal window. I tried reinstalling the application and deleting the code directories in %appdata% and %localappdata% as well as trying to use different integrated terminals.

if I try to open the terminal a second time, a bit more specific error shows.

The terminal process command 'C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe' failed to launch (exit code: {2})

Steps to reproduce:

1. Perform a clean install of vscode.
2. Try to open the integrated terminal.

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[Tyriar]

@daanvannieuwenhuizen do you use a language pack or are you using English?

[ghost]

I'm using English.

[Tyriar]

@daanvannieuwenhuizen can you share your settings.json file? Also to clarify, you're just in a regular Windows window, not in a remote workspace?

[jlagr]

I have the same issue... Additionally test two different options that works until I restart the computer:
a) Update windows 10 version to 1903, works for a day but the error comes again the next day.
b) Add antivirus exception for WinPTY agent, works until restart the computer too.

[Tyriar]

Closing as I can't repro and OP's account got deleted

@jlagr make sure conpty is turned on in settings

[asolomonik]

Same problem:
The terminal process terminated with exit code: {0}

1. Uninstalled VSCode
2. Installed again
   Problem persists

[mourya09]

Same problem:
I already perform the following:
1. Uninstalled then install the VSCode.
2. Update the VSCode.

[abydesuyo]

+ 1 on this issue from me.

Same issue pretty much. Searched answers since 2019 , but none of them seems to fix the issue. Funny enough I was getting exit(2) at first and then, I added exception for winpty.dll in Bit Defender so managed to get as far as exit(0). What waste of day, sigh!

UPDATE : In fact. when I try "New Terminal" it goes back to
"The terminal process command 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe' failed to launch (exit code: {2}) "

oh well, GG!

[maxcli]

I get the same error too. Using Win 10 , running VS Code as administrator.

[kcluusb]

same issue here. unistalled vscode, pwsh. Reinstalled both. deleted .vscode folder. Unistalled ...
This is very vexing. i also get the "language service" could not start.

[mythreyab]

I had the same issue. I disabled malware antivirus from malware bytes and now it works.I also have bit defender antivirus but there is no issue with it when using terminal on visual studio code

[hugoderre]

The terminal issue is fixed when I disable the ransomware protection in real-time in Malwarebytes. I don't know why

[abydesuyo]

Same!!! WTF moment really
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On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 5:48 AM Hugo Derre [e-mail] wrote:

The terminal issue is fixed when I disable the ransomware protection in
real-time in Malwarebytes. I don't know why

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[crobertwatson]

Yup, same fix here. MalwareBytes seems to view this software as doing something malicious. I have to turn off MalwareBytes to use VS Code? Not a good idea.

[windroldev]

Yup, same fix here. MalwareBytes seems to view this software as doing something malicious. I have to turn off MalwareBytes to use VS Code? Not a good idea.

Of course dude works!!! but can't we add exception to this software in malwarebyte?

[windroldev]

I found a charm for malwarebytes
You need to add winpty-agent.exe in allow list of malwarebytes
TO DO SO:

1. Open malwarebytes
2. Click the settings icon in the upper-right corner just from the help button
   3.Go to the allow list tab
   4.Click add button
   5.choose allow a file or folder
   6.Click select file and go to the path of your Visual Studio Code.. for my case is:
   C:\Users\dilun_000\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code
   7.Continue opening folders pointing in this direction:
   resources\app\node_modules.asar.unpacked\node-pty\build\Release
   8.Click winpty-agent then press Open

This should work. May Jesus Christ be with you

[abydesuyo]

I found a charm for malwarebytes
You need to add winpty-agent.exe in allow list of malwarebytes
TO DO SO:

1. Open malwarebytes
2. Click the settings icon in the upper-right corner just from the help button
   3.Go to the allow list tab
   4.Click add button
   5.choose allow a file or folder
   6.Click select file and go to the path of your Visual Studio Code.. for my case is:
   C:\Users\dilun_000\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code
   7.Continue opening folders pointing in this direction:
   resources\app\node_modules.asar.unpacked\node-pty\build\Release
   8.Click winpty-agent then press Open

This should work. May Jesus Christ be with you

Jesus is real, Thank you!

[Sri-krishna98]

You could just close the other instances of cmd or powershell that are open, that always did the trick fro me!

[KalemaEdgar]

Apparently, this happens when you upgrade VSCode on a windows version lower than 1903
You can check your version under Settings >> About >> Windows Specifications
Upgrading to version 1903 might resolve your issue but if your version is lower like mine (1809), then adding these settings in my settings.json resolved the issue.

-- Use the location of the command prompt tool you are using like cmd, powershell, bash etc.
I use bash and this is where I have it installed.

"terminal.external.windowsExec": "C:/Program Files/Git/bin/bash.exe",
"terminal.integrated.scrollback": 1000,
"terminal.integrated.shell.windows": "C:/Program Files/Git/bin/bash.exe",