Update Python Interpreter May 2026
# Delete the old environment deactivate # if it's active rm -rf venv python -m venv venv Option 2: For PyCharm / VS Code (IDE Specific) Title: Updating the Python Interpreter in Your IDE
python --version You should now see the new version number. update python interpreter
Open your terminal (Mac/Linux) or Command Prompt/PowerShell (Windows) and type: # Delete the old environment deactivate # if
If you have an existing virtual environment, delete it and create a new one to use the new interpreter. update python interpreter