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there I'm trying to install pip and have begun by installing python. I've installed python via an exe. However when I do basic things such as checking the version it says not found. I can run python in the command prompt by typing py.

However when it type: python --version it says not found? I've also tried python3 --version and using a capital P, to no avail? as such running py get-pip.py is not working stating not found. please can someone assist?

Swaroop Maddu
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CB2100
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  • can you add a screenshot? – Swaroop Maddu Jul 10 '21 at 10:05
  • " ive installed python via an exe." - from where did you get said installer? If you can start python by typing `py` then you should do `import sys; print(sys.executable)` to find python. Then you can add the location to your system PATH environment variable. –  Jul 10 '21 at 10:06
  • *"I can run python in the command prompt by typing `py`."* - *"as such running py get-pip.py is not working"* - You will have to provide a consistent problem statement if you are looking for help. Probably a good idea to take the [tour], and read [ask]. – IInspectable Jul 10 '21 at 11:07

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Maybe you should reinstall it. Probably it is because of the setup wizard

Albert_coding
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It looks like a issue with Path variables. Try this : here

zlatanned
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Check if your environment variables are correctly set. Under "Path" there should be a line leading to your python folder somewhere. For me, the path is "C:\Users\myUsername\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python39\". You may need to restart your PC after changing something in the environment variables for it to take effect.

severn
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  • @CB2100 Here is a tutorial: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/44272416/how-to-add-a-folder-to-path-environment-variable-in-windows-10-with-screensho/44272417 But don't forget to restart your PC after setting it, may not work otherwise. – severn Jul 10 '21 at 10:12
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You can use py --version to get the python version

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To install pip use these commands

curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py
py get-pip.py
Swaroop Maddu
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  • only issue is if i run the curl and py get commands i recive the following error: "Python was not found; run without arguments to install from the Microsoft Store, or disable this shortcut from Settings > Manage App Execution Aliases." – CB2100 Jul 12 '21 at 12:42
  • Try this https://stackoverflow.com/a/66409838/8326080 – Swaroop Maddu Jul 12 '21 at 12:56