Trouble running Python 2.7 in Atom. "Unable to find command: python"

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I'm currently trying to migrate to Atom to use as a code editor for python at home.

After following tutorials on how to set this up I have installed the packages atom-runner and script.

I tried running it and got the following error message:

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I've looked into what and where the path is exactly and how to correct it but I haven't found any sufficent explanation. How do I fix it?

So I know how to make the PYTHONPATH variable except I don't know what the value should be. How do I determine the value?

can you type "python" in a standard command window and will it run from there? — Jean-François Fabre, Nov 30 '16 at 22:04
@Jean-FrançoisFabre Typing in "python" gets: 'python' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. — Ben Gardner, Nov 30 '16 at 22:26
You need to set the directory where python is in your system `PATH` (not `PYTHONPATH` which is for modules) — Jean-François Fabre, Nov 30 '16 at 22:43

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:17

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You are missing a path to python binaries in the system PATH. This question has everything you need to fix your issue: ~~How to add to the pythonpath in windows 7?~~ How To Add Python to the Windows Path

edited May 23 '17 at 12:17

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answered Nov 30 '16 at 22:18

Teivaz

it's not a pythonpath problem, it's a simple path problem. python is not running yet. – Jean-François Fabre Nov 30 '16 at 22:43
@Jean-FrançoisFabre Indeed, this one is correct – Teivaz Nov 30 '16 at 22:55

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