Python - Powershell

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For some reason, whenever I type 'python' into powershell, it tells me that 'python' is not recognized. I know that it works on other people's computers, so I am wondering what I am doing wrong. I know that this is vague, but I really have no idea what i am supposed to do. I am using the python from python.org. Thank you so much.

Did you add python to your path? Does it work for the regular command prompt or is it powershell specific? — Colonel Panic
– Colonel Panic, Commented Jun 18, 2013 at 22:06
Also, if you already had powershell running before adding python to your path (through the checkbox in the installer, or the System control panel, etc.), you may need to launch a new powershell instance. — abarnert
– abarnert, Commented Jun 18, 2013 at 22:07
Type $env:path in powershell and see if the directory for python.exe is in there. If not the other comments have good suggestions. — Andy Arismendi
– Andy Arismendi, Commented Jun 18, 2013 at 22:12
In response to Colonel Panic: It doesn't work in the command prompt either — HAL 9000
– HAL 9000, Commented Jun 20, 2013 at 0:29

Klark · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-19 09:50:33Z

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Try first with adding python to your path:

$env:Path = $env:Path + ";C:\Program Files\Python\"

Note that the path may differ on your machine.

Btw for PS - Python integration you might want to play with IronPython: Embedding IronPython in PowerShell.

answered Jun 19, 2013 at 9:50

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HAL 9000 Over a year ago

For some reason, whenever I exit powershell, this undoes itself and I have to type in all the code again. Any ideas why?

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