Django Path Variables (NOT python) in Windows 7

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When I try to start a new Django project by typing "django-admin.py startproject my_site" I am getting the following error: "'django-admin.py' is not a recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"

I am looking for help determining the correct path environment variable for Django on windows 7.

I have python correctly setup/installed. And I really thought Django was installed, presumably based on the command window output, it churned out considerable text, and the folder structure looks correct when I ran the install file.

I am convinced the problem is that my path variables aren't set up correctly. I can only seem to find advice online to add in the Python 2.7 path variable, which I already know works.

The current location of my Django folders is: C:\django And the current location of my Python 2.7 is: C:\Python27 Inside the python/scripts, there are django-admin files, so I swear, I'm not crazy.

Do I need to be inside the Django folder to make this work?

Thank you for any input you can offer.

It sounds like you do not have Python installed correctly. It should be installed as the default handler for .py files so that when you type xyz.py, Windows runs python.exe. — jarmod
– jarmod, Commented Apr 22, 2014 at 17:04

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 12:11:13Z

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You need to add C:\Python27\Scripts to your PATH environment variable. You should also check this post about making .py files run in windows.

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Eleanor Zimmermann Over a year ago

This fixed it, you're the bestest!

Juliusz · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-22 18:39:41Z

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As per Django documentation, you need to have C:\Python27\Scripts in your path.

edited Apr 22, 2014 at 18:39

answered Apr 22, 2014 at 17:02

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Rico Over a year ago

Can you explain a little bit more ? (Flagged as low quality by SO)

Juliusz Over a year ago

Added link to the Django documentation, hope it will fulfil your requirements.

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