How to fix "Python not recognized..." (now also for Windows 7)

[LCJr]

(Edit)NOTE: For Windows 7, you can find 2 fixes here.

http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,131597.0.html

-Highelf


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OK so you've got the module system and the first time to try to do anything you get "python not recognized as internalexternal command, operable program or batch file.".

Here's how you getting working for Windows 2000 and XP.

Right click on "My Computer" and select "Properties".  Next select the "Advanced" tab and click on "Environmental Variables".

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In the top window, user variables, select "New".  In the pop up window that comes up give the variable a name and enter the path where Python is installed preceded by a semicolon.   Then click "OK".
For this example the variable is given the name "Python" and Python is installed in C:\Python25.

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When you're done it should look like this.  Then click on "OK" to close all windows.

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If you're using an older version of Windows or can't follow these instructions go to http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows/#how-do-i-run-a-python-program-under-windows

Instructions for Vista.
http://www.neuralwiki.org/index.php?title=Guide_to_installing_Python_in_Windows_Vista

[Mirimus]

I have done this .... still failing

i went to enviroment variables and typed in ;C:\Pythoon25
then restarted

any ideas on what to do next would be much apprechiated

[Highlander]

Yes, Python is spelled with one "o".

[Mirimus]

i know that was a typo

[LCJr]

If you're using something besides W2K or XP or can't follow these instructions go to http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows/#how-do-i-run-a-python-program-under-windows

[Mirimus]

i read that bit im using xp

[LCJr]

If you're using something besides W2K or XP or can't follow these instructions go to http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows/#how-do-i-run-a-python-program-under-windows

[Mirimus]

that just says what you just said

[Mirimus]

i was saying this dosent work for me any ideas on what i can do next

[DarkAnd]

If you're using something besides W2K or XP or can't follow these instructions go to http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows/#how-do-i-run-a-python-program-under-windows

Exagerated size I know.

[Jlgx50]

What do i do if i have Vista ?

[grailknighthero]

Try this, Im not sure if it works though (I dont have vista so I cant check).

http://forums.taleworlds.net/index.php/topic,33942.msg877152.html#msg877152

[LCJr]

What do i do if i have Vista ?

http://www.neuralwiki.org/index.php?title=Guide_to_installing_Python_in_Windows_Vista

[Calodine]

Tried this tut, the one on the website, and ven downloading activepython.


I just cant get it to register.

Edit: Just tried something, and It works.

Instead of typing ;C:\Python25, type ";C:\Python25"

For some reason, adding those quote marks makes it work. I dunno, could be a windows service pack difference or something.

[LCJr]

Tried this tut, the one on the website, and ven downloading activepython.


I just cant get it to register.

Edit: Just tried something, and It works.

Instead of typing ;C:\Python25, type ";C:\Python25"

For some reason, adding those quote marks makes it work. I dunno, could be a windows service pack difference or something.

Might help somebody else if say which OS and SP you're using.