[Python] VS Code Opens Wrong Virtual Environment After Restarting Terminal (Git Bash on...

I’m new to VS Code and I’m trying to create a virtual environment for my project. I’m using Windows 11 and Git Bash as my terminal.

Steps I Followed

1. Navigate to the project directory:
   My_Name MINGW64 /d/Projects/first_project
2. Create the virtual environment:
   python -m venv venv
3. Activate the virtual environment:
   source venv/Scripts/activate
   
   At this point, I see:
   (venv) My_Name MINGW64 /d/Projects/first_project
4. I select the interpreter in VS Code:
   • Select Interpreter ➔ Python ('venv': venv) .\venv\Scripts\python.exe

Everything works as expected until I close the terminal and start it again.

The Problem


When I reopen the terminal, instead of the virtual environment being active in the project directory, I see this:

(venv) My_Name MINGW64 C:/Users/My_Name/AppData/Local/Programs/Microsoft VS Code


It’s showing the virtual environment, but the directory has changed to the default location of VS Code, not my project directory. I’m not sure why this is happening.

What I Have Tried

1. 
   Creating the Virtual Environment via VS Code
   
   • I used the "Select Interpreter" option in VS Code and chose "Create a virtual environment" and selected venv.
   • The same issue occurred.
2. 
   Googled for Similar Issues
   
   • Most suggestions talk about activating the virtual environment, which I’m already doing.

Questions

1. Why is the virtual environment pointing to the default VS Code directory instead of my project directory?
2. How can I ensure that the terminal opens in the correct project directory with the virtual environment already active?
3. Is there a VS Code setting or Git Bash configuration I’m missing?

Any guidance or troubleshooting tips would be greatly appreciated!

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