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

[Graylord]

okay, It's just not working for me. I have Vista, and everything I've seen on here does not work. it still says Python not recognized as a blah blah blah...
I have rebooted my computer, and I have reinstalled it. it's just not working. any more tips?

Try to exchange the Forwardshlashes with backshlashes.

[Ruthven]

I'll try that, thanks.

EDIT: I am the stupidest person I know. it's all working now, because I just downloaded the module system. not python. now I just finished downloading Python and now I'm starting on my Mongol Invasion Mod. of course keeping my best idea for 1.0...

[Lordtromble]

I just installed Python and did both this tutorial and the Python website walk through.
I was having the same problems described here and took a short break then re -looked at everything, and found the problem in the python instructions indicated path for python24 and THe latest download was python 25, heck there was no path location LOL. Simple fix, yet elusive at times that one little typo from reading different walkthroughs.
I also placed the statement in path att he beginning of the path, C:\python25; C:\otherpathfolders;.....
Adding the New variable was also necessary, sorry I cannot get a screenshot here... yet
Hope this helps someone out 

Tromble

[xDaslicex]

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

look for the video that says adding python to DOS Path tutorial video

heres link http://showmedo.com/videos/video?name=960000&fromSeriesID=96 [nofollow]

i think this is for xp and 2000 or w/e

this worked for me

[smokeys]

FOR VISTA USERS!!

Hey people, i've seen loads of people asking about the problem when you're using vista -- assuming that it doesnt matter which version of vista, the following should sort it out:

• Install whichever version of python as normal
• Simply copy and paste the python.exe and python.dll files into the ModuleSystem folder and all should be well
• (The environment variables didn't seem to do anything until i copied these files, but i'd do it anyway to be sure)

PM me if you have any issues 

[Archonsod]

The environment variables should work fine. In fact, Vista profiles them separately for each user account, which is nice.

[FrisianDude]

FOR VISTA USERS!!

Hey people, i've seen loads of people asking about the problem when you're using vista -- assuming that it doesnt matter which version of vista, the following should sort it out:

• Install whichever version of python as normal
• Simply copy and paste the python.exe and python.dll files into the ModuleSystem folder and all should be well
• (The environment variables didn't seem to do anything until i copied these files, but i'd do it anyway to be sure)

Hey, that's pretty smart, thanks. Only, after this, I got errno 13: "permission denied" so I ran it as administrator only then "it doesn't recognize Python as internal or external command, programme, or BAT"  and that's the same it said before I had the .exes and .dlls in the ModuleSystem folder.  I'm getting quite confused.

[Joyce]

FOR VISTA USERS!!

Hey people, i've seen loads of people asking about the problem when you're using vista -- assuming that it doesnt matter which version of vista, the following should sort it out:

• Install whichever version of python as normal
• Simply copy and paste the python.exe and python.dll files into the ModuleSystem folder and all should be well
• (The environment variables didn't seem to do anything until i copied these files, but i'd do it anyway to be sure)

Hey, that's pretty smart, thanks. Only, after this, I got errno 13: "permission denied" so I ran it as administrator only then "it doesn't recognize Python as internal or external command, programme, or BAT"  and that's the same it said before I had the .exes and .dlls in the ModuleSystem folder.  I'm getting quite confused.

The exact thing is happening to me now its pissing me off

sorry about the language guys

[Warger]

I managed by adding ;C:\Python25 to the 'Path' variable in XP SP2. Just like a poster suggested earlier.

[Javolenus]

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

Hi There,

I've tried everything but cannot get windows to recognise Python. I've read this thread and tried the various things suggested. I've spent 2 hours on this and am still failing. I just wondered if anyone had come up with any other fixes? Sorry to ask, but cannot get this working. MY OS is Windows XP. Thanks in advance and apologies again . . .

EDIT: Apologies - now I got it working. Although I'm using XP, I had to use the Vista option for Python. Thanks again.

[Calodine]

Just started coming here again, and had to reinstall Python...The thing I said earlier in the thread didnt work this time Though that thing posted ^ for Vista works, which seems a little odd. Ah well.

[StumpyPershaw]

I'm not sure if it's just me, but I'm using Winders XP SP3.

I had to go to Control panel > System > Advanced tab > then click the Environment Variables button.

[Algol]

So, I'm using XP.  I can and DID follow your instructions... to the letter, and I still get the error.  If I start python through the start menu, python comes up fine, but if I click on the build_module bat file I get the error.  Since python is installed, the instructions on python's website are useless (or at least the one's I found are).  What I need to know is how to get it to open that specific file.

[Drewry]

I'm on Vista 64 and I'm also getting the Errno 13 permission error.  I've tried just about everything and so far no luck.

[Galtran]

I'm on Vista 64 and I'm also getting the Errno 13 permission error.  I've tried just about everything and so far no luck.

did you try adding ;C:\python25 directly to the end of the PATH variable(instead of creating a new for python)?
I´m on Vista32 and it works just fine