How can I add python to cmd in windows

Question

I have python 3.1 installed, and I have added it to the system path too. Now I can open "cmd" and type python to start python, but whenever I try to open cmd in a specific directory by using (shift + right click -> open command prompt here), and type python, it says "command not found"!

How can I fix this?

Duplicate of https://stackoverflow.com/questions/13596505/python-not-working-in-command-prompt — tripleee, Oct 05 '20 at 08:21

score 15 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 24 '13 at 07:02

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Right click on my computer>got to properties>advanced settings>environmental variables>

choose path and add the installed python dirtory to that path as like below:

C:\WINDOWS\system32;C:\WINDOWS;C:\Python27

answered Oct 24 '13 at 07:02

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Yes. That's exactly what the answer from 2 1/2 years ago already said. – glglgl Oct 24 '13 at 07:05
@glglgl Yes. This is a better answer because it's easier than following an external link. – doublefelix May 15 '20 at 20:54

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 03 '11 at 05:31

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You need to set up the environment variables in Windows.

answered Feb 03 '11 at 05:31

user225312

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