python is not recognized windows 10
python is not recognized windows 10
Make sure the path is in your System PATH variable and not in a User PATH variable. After adding the path to the PATH variable, make sure you close and re-open any command prompts so they use the updated PATH.
You should also confirm the path by checking python directly from the folder.
The example below is for the OPs path.
Make sure you use the path specific to your installation:
-
%USERPROFILE%AppDataLocalProgramsPythonPython36
-
%USERPROFILE%AppDataLocalProgramsPythonPython36Scripts
for access to tools such as PIP -
%USERPROFILE%AppDataLocalProgramsPythonLauncher
cd c:PythonPython36-32
python –version
or using CMD or Powershell on Windows: >Python --version
should print Python 3.x.x where x = version specific numbers.
I had the same problem, due to a stupid decision from Microsoft.
I had another line in my system path variable:
C:UsersMyUserNameAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindowsApps
And windows 10 put there a python.exe file that only redirected me to the python page of the Microsoft Store:
Since this line was above my true python path, typing python in the cmd prompt opened the Microsoft Store…
Solution:
Type App execution aliases in the windows 10 search bar, then uncheck the aliases for python.exe and python3.exe. More information here
python is not recognized windows 10
If still not working, as mentioned above in the answers, then simply move up the path, as shown in the screenshot.
