Group Policy Blocks UV Tool from Accessing Python Interpreter

[IliasAarab]

Description:

I am encountering a persistent issue with the UV tool where it fails to access the Python interpreter due to a group policy restriction. This problem occurs not only when adding packages but also when running scripts.

Error Details:

• Command: uv add faker and uv run src/uv_prj/__init__.py

• Error Message:

  error: Failed to query Python interpreter at `\\?\C:\Users\aarabil\Desktop\quick_runs\uv_prj\.venv\Scripts\python.exe`
    Caused by: This program is blocked by group policy. For more information, contact your system administrator. (os error 1260)
  

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Create a new virtual environment using uv.
2. Attempt to add a package using uv add faker.
3. Attempt to run a script using uv run src/uv_prj/__init__.py.

Expected Behavior:

The UV tool should be able to add packages and run scripts without encountering errors related to the Python interpreter.

Actual Behavior:

Both operations fail with an error indicating that the Python interpreter is blocked by group policy.

Environment:

• OS: Windows
• UV Tool Version: 0.3.2 (c5440001c 2024-08-23) (installed with pip within a Conda env)
• Python Version: 3.12 (within a Conda env)
• Virtual Environment Location: C:\Users\aarabil\Desktop\quick_runs\uv_prj\.venv\

Additional Information:

The error suggests that the group policy settings on the system are preventing the UV tool from accessing the Python interpreter. I am wondering how others deal with this issue within a corporate environment?