device simulator express: python 3 not found error

[BigMan3552]

Environment data

• VS Code version: 1.60
• Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): N/A
• OS and version: Windows 10 64 bit
• Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. Anaconda): 3.9.7 64 bit
• Type of virtual environment used (N/A | venv | virtualenv | conda | ...): N/A
• Relevant/affected Python packages and their versions: N/A
• Relevant/affected Python-related VS Code extensions and their versions: Device simulator express v2020.0.36.321, pylance v2021.9.0
• Value of the python.languageServer setting: N/A

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Expected behaviour

device simulator runs

Actual behaviour

error message (attached)

Steps to reproduce:

[NOTE: Self-contained, minimal reproducing code samples are extremely helpful and will expedite addressing your issue]

1. install all extensions mentioned
2. using control+shift+p type device simulator express and select "new file"
3. copy this code "cp.pixels.fill((255,0,0))" over the comment
4. Control+shift+p, type device simulator express and select "run simulator
   

Logs

when I try to run simulator at times it either does nothing like in the gif or displays the error messaged attached and when I attempt to install extension dependences I get it every time and I've got no clue on how to fix it as I've added it to the path and it is installed correctly. python works fine as I've used it before without any issue

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