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I am trying to alias for Python in my ~/.bashrc file. I am entering this command to tell Git Bash where to find the Python executable file:

python --version winpty

...from within my [Git Bash] and unfortunately, I am getting this error:

MINGW64 ~
$ python --version
winpty: error: cannot start '"C:/Program Files/WindowsApps/Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.4.3161.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe/AppInstallerPythonRedirector.exe" --version': Access is denied. (error 0x5)

How should I run python from the [Git Bash] properly?

Thank you.

Gabriel Staples
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Jack
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    You should change App Installers of python.exe and python3.exe as *off* from Settings/Apps/App Execution Aliases. I faced same error and it resolved. You can also check the link for detailed explanation. https://stackoverflow.com/a/57168165/15658588 Thanks to @notanumber – Gamze Jun 24 '21 at 13:53
  • I saw this error too. Try following my instructions here: [Python doesn't work in Git Bash (it just hangs or freezes forever); and getting Linux hash-bangs to work in Windows](https://stackoverflow.com/a/76918262/4561887) – Gabriel Staples Aug 17 '23 at 03:30

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Search for "App execution aliases" in Windows and make sure Appl Installer for python.exe is turned off.

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