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Python Setting Up a Local Python Environment Installing Python and Python Libraries Locally Using pip

sidni ahmed
sidni ahmed
3,329 Points
Posted by sidni ahmed
sidni ahmed
3,329 Points

'pip' is not recognised. why do i get this?

pip was installed automatically when installing python. But when i type 'pip' i get this:

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3 Answers

Andreas cormack
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Andreas cormack
Python Web Development Techdegree Graduate 33,011 Points

Hi Sidni

Locate your python scripts path e.g 'C:\your python version\Scripts' this needs to be added to the PATH system variable. You can access the PATH system variable like so, Computer->Properties->Enviroment variables -> System Variables -> Click on Path and edit -> add in the above path.

regards

sidni ahmed
sidni ahmed
3,329 Points
sidni ahmed
sidni ahmed
3,329 Points

thanks guys, my Path system variable was a mess. All sorted now :)