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I have installed python 3.8.1 on a windows 10 PC (and I can actually find it it the programs menu) but I can't check if it is really installed.When I run in the console "python - v" or "python --v" I get the answer "python is not a internal or external command......." And VS code sent me the message python not installed. when I downloaded it and run the .exe I run a repair but still have the same issue.I have tried again to check the installation without any results. I thank you very much for your help in advance.

martineau
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Ben
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    did you add python to path? – Ahmet Jan 19 '20 at 21:24
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    When you install python you should checj the box that says "add to PATH", you should add it to path manually – Nathan Jan 19 '20 at 21:25
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    Does this answer your question? ['python' is not recognized as an internal or external command](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17953124/python-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command) – ryanwebjackson Jan 19 '20 at 22:52
  • please [edit] your post to add a screenshot of what is happening. – hongsy Jan 20 '20 at 04:38
  • No I didn't as I tought this was not recommended in python documentation. But I'll dis-install python and istall it again. I'll get back to you. – Ben Jan 20 '20 at 11:28

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Did you check the box for "Add Python to PATH" in the installer? You can also manually add python to path. Then opening a new terminal and running "python -v" should work.

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  • No I didn't as I tought this was not recommended in python documentation. But I'll dis-install python and istall it again. I'll get back to you. I thank you in advance for your answer. – Ben Jan 20 '20 at 11:29