Python selenium lib not installing on windows

Question

Trying to install Selenium's python library on a windows 7 computer:

I got this:

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C:\Python27\Scripts\pip-script.py run on 03/31/11 11:44:21
Downloading/unpacking selenium
Exception:
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\pip-0.8.3-py2.7.egg\pip\basecommand.py", line 127, in main
    self.run(options, args)
  File "C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\pip-0.8.3-py2.7.egg\pip\commands\install.py", line 223, in run
    requirement_set.prepare_files(finder, force_root_egg_info=self.bundle, bundle=self.bundle)
  File "C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\pip-0.8.3-py2.7.egg\pip\req.py", line 936, in prepare_files
    location = req_to_install.build_location(self.build_dir, not self.is_download)
  File "C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\pip-0.8.3-py2.7.egg\pip\req.py", line 147, in build_location
    _make_build_dir(build_dir)
  File "C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\pip-0.8.3-py2.7.egg\pip\req.py", line 1177, in _make_build_dir
    os.makedirs(build_dir)
  File "C:\Python27\lib\os.py", line 157, in makedirs
    mkdir(name, mode)
WindowsError: [Error 5] Access is denied: 'C:\\Windows\\System32\\build'

Maybe start cmd with administrative privileges?

user225312
– user225312

2011-03-31 15:54:00 +00:00
Commented Mar 31, 2011 at 15:54 — user225312
– user225312, Commented Mar 31, 2011 at 15:54

Blender · Accepted Answer · 2014-08-05 15:44:11Z

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WindowsError: [Error 5] Access is denied: 'C:\\Windows\\System32\\build'

Well, this line says that you don't have access to C:\Windows\System32\. That usually occurs you're not an administrator.

Try running pip from the administrator account:

Press the Windows Logo Thing (technical name for it).
Type in "cmd".
Right-click "cmd.exe" and click "Run as administrator".
Bear with UAC.
Now try running pip.

edited Aug 5, 2014 at 15:44

answered Mar 31, 2011 at 15:53

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hamidfzm Over a year ago

Best and only answer.

Sridhar Ratnakumar · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-31 17:32:39Z

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Install from a directory that you have access to:

pushd %USERPROFILE%
pip install selenium

Alternatively, you may get the pre-built package via PyPM.

answered Mar 31, 2011 at 17:32

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