Trying to access Python through Windows Command Prompt without adding Environment Variable

Question

I am trying to access Python through a Windows command prompt, but am at an office and cannot add an Environment Variable. So, I cant follow the advice provided here. Thus, I added a User Environment Variable through User Accounts and use Variable:python and Value: C:\Python33. When I do a Windows Run check on %python% I reach the required Python33 folder. However, when I type python -Version in the command prompt I get the error 'python' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. I am not sure how to proceed.

Answer 1

Run Python from the command prompt and include the full path to python.exe. For example to get the version:

C:\Python33\python.exe --version

When you run a script you specify the path to the script if you're not in the directory where the script is located. For example, if your script is in C:\scripts and is called my_script.py:

C:\Python33\python.exe C:\scripts\my_script.py

Answer 2

C:\Python33\python.exe pyscript.py should work.

Answer 3

Instead of setting environment variables, you can use the whole path, like Neo wrote e.g.: C:\Python33\python.exe yourPythonScript.py

Remove any environment variables you have added.

Answer 4

I once Had a similar problem, but i couldnt find any solution, not even adding the path to the python folder was working. Then I opened Python and clicked in File, then browser path, and I found that I had another folder that contained the real Python folder, not the default one. Maybe it could work for you too.