Error installing package with pip

Question

I'm trying to install a charting tool (matplotlib-v1.4.2) for python 3.4 in Windows 7, so far all my trails doesn't seem to do the job.

Attempts:

I've downloaded pip from GitHub
python -m pip install matplotlib on Command Prompt[DOS] - No Use

There's a similar question posted here, tried these suggestions too but I get the following error

'$' is not reconginized as an internal or external command.

I'm sure I'm missing something, your step by step guidance on this regard would be much appreciated.

There is almost nothing in this question or answer about whl files? — kpierce8
– kpierce8, Commented Jan 5, 2015 at 20:31
The problem here is absolutely nothing to do with whl files, Pip, Python or DOS. The problem is with understanding explanations of how to use a command line. That is a computer use issue, not a programming issue. — Karl Knechtel
– Karl Knechtel, Commented Nov 19, 2024 at 15:33

Ffisegydd · Accepted Answer · 2014-11-20 13:58:15Z

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The $ refers to the beginning of a shell prompt, you shouldn't actually include it in your command :)

So rather than (from the example question you posted)

$ pip install requests

you actually type

pip install requests

In any case, you can download matplotlib .exe files from here for use in Windows. Make sure you get the correct bitness (32bit vs 64bit) and the correct Python version.

answered Nov 20, 2014 at 13:58

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T90 · Accepted Answer · 2014-11-20 14:10:31Z

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$ in the example signifies the linux prompt, which in windows is usually >

You can install the library by either using pip install, or using this link http://matplotlib.org/downloads.html Additionally, most python packages for windows can be easily installed by using the installers from this site http://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/

answered Nov 20, 2014 at 14:10

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