ms-vscode.powershell@2025.4.0 crashing

Prerequisites

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• I have searched all open and closed issues to ensure it has not already been reported.
• I have read the troubleshooting guide.
• I am sure this issue is with the extension itself and does not reproduce in a standalone PowerShell instance.
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Summary

the application unexpectedly terminates or closes while in use, often forcing the entire app to freeze

PowerShell Version

Name                           Value                                                                                   
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PSVersion                      5.1.19041.6456                                                                          
PSEdition                      Desktop                                                                                 
PSCompatibleVersions           {1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0...}                                                                 
BuildVersion                   10.0.19041.6456                                                                         
CLRVersion                     4.0.30319.42000                                                                         
WSManStackVersion              3.0                                                                                     
PSRemotingProtocolVersion      2.3                                                                                     
SerializationVersion           1.1.0.1

Visual Studio Code Version

1.108.2
x64

Extension Version

ms-vscode.powershell@2025.4.0

Steps to Reproduce

non

Visuals

No response

Logs

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No file, test, entry point, reproduction steps, or logs are provided. Start by reproducing the crash with Visual Studio Code 1.108.2, PowerShell 5.1.19041.6456, and extension version 2025.4.0, then collect extension logs and identify the failing area. Done means the crash is reproduced, its cause is isolated, and the extension no longer terminates or freezes the application.