Problems installing Python

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I was having trouble installing Python 2.7 on my system and initially I thought it was because I had Python 3.3 installed first (which was working fine).

So, I removed Python 3 and started a fresh installation of Python 2.7.8. Though it installs without any problem, it refuses to run. If I try to open IDLE from Start in Windows nothing happens. When I go to cmd and type:

C:\Python27> .\python.exe

I get the following error:

ImportError: No module named site

How can I get Python to install properly?

P.S. I also have an academic license for Enthought Canopy. The problem persists with that too. It installs without any error, but just refuses to open.

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1 Answers

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1) Not clear if you tried to start Canopy itself, which is the final step in installation setup, as described in User Guide: http://docs.enthought.com/canopy/quick-start/install_windows.html

2) If Canopy itself won't start, check this article: https://support.enthought.com/entries/22508619-Windows-Canopy-shortcut-in-Start-menu-doesn-t-do-anything

3) The Canopy GU application does everything that IDLE does, and more, so I would recommend using it once you get it running.