PowerShell extension example/installer encourages setting files.defaultLanguage to powershell

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Problem: After installing ms-vscode.powershell (v2025.4.0) I observed that new untitled files default to PowerShell language mode. Users expect extensions not to change global/user editor defaults without explicit consent.\n\nEnvironment:\n- Extension: ms-vscode.powershell@2025.4.0\n- VS Code: 1.106.2\n- OS: Darwin 25.1.0 arm64\n\nEvidence:\n- The extension contains an example settings file at ~/.vscode/extensions/ms-vscode.powershell-2025.4.0/examples/.vscode/settings.json which contains: \n\n "files.defaultLanguage": "powershell"\n\n- The extension's package.json includes a configurationDefaults section for PowerShell-specific defaults.\n\nSteps to reproduce:\n1. Install the PowerShell extension\n2. Create a new untitled file in VS Code\n3. Observe the language mode in the bottom-right; it may default to PowerShell\n\nExpected behavior:\nThe extension should not alter a user's global or workspace settings such as files.defaultLanguage without explicit opt-in, and example settings should not be applied automatically.\n\nSuggested remediation:\n- Remove files.defaultLanguage from the shipped example settings or clarify they are only examples.\n- Avoid programmatically updating global settings without user consent.\n\nPlease let me know if you want additional logs or the exact files I found on my machine.,assignee:,labels:bug,extension