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System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException Error in PSReadLine due to Console Buffer Size #4270

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When I try to run a Python script or enter commands in PowerShell, I encounter a System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException error related to the console buffer size. Below is the full error message and steps to reproduce the issue.

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PowerShell Version: (Use $PSVersionTable.PSVersion to get this)
Operating System: (e.g., Windows 10, Windows 11)
PSReadLine Version: (You can find this using (Get-Module PSReadLine).Version)

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Last 2 Keys: & Space  
Exception: System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: The value must be greater than or equal 
to zero and less than the console's buffer size in that dimension. 
Parameter name: left 
Actual value was -2.  
at System.Console.SetCursorPosition(Int32 left, Int32 top)  
at Microsoft.PowerShell.Internal.VirtualTerminal.set_CursorLeft(Int32 value)  
at Microsoft.PowerShell.PSConsoleReadLine.ReallyRender(RenderData renderData, String defaultColor)  
at Microsoft.PowerShell.PSConsoleReadLine.ForceRender() adLine.Insert(Char c)  
at Microsoft.PowerShell.PSConsoleReadLine.SelfInsert(Nullable`1 key, Object arg)  
at Microsoft.PowerShell.PSConsoleReadLine.ProcessOneKey(ConsoleKeyInfo key, Dictionary`2 dispatchTable, Boolean ignoreIfNoAction, Object arg)  
at Microsoft.PowerShell.PSConsoleReadLine.InputLoop()  
at Microsoft.PowerShell.PSConsoleReadLine.ReadLine(Runspace runspace, EngineIntrinsics engineIntrinsics)

Steps to reproduce

Open PowerShell.
Navigate to a directory (e.g., Desktop) and try to run a Python script or command.
Observe the error

Expected behavior

owerShell should run commands and scripts without any errors

Actual behavior

ncountering a System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException error related to console buffer size

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