RE: WG: dont use C:\Windows as working directory when installed using microsoft store

[Mike Dewhirst via Python-list]

Apologies for top-posting. It's my phone's fault.Since  no-one appears to have 
responded, I'll stir up some aggro and offer my opinion based on ~45 years 
experience with Microsoft.Uninstall python/idle etc completely and download 
from python.org instead. I would advise ignoring recommendations and install to 
c:/python313 or whatever version suits. From then, I would establish a virtual 
environment for each project and ignore Windows paths. The clever things built 
into Windows specific kit have built-in assumptions which probably suit some 
people but not you. Nor me.Good luck.Mike --Unsigned mail from my phone
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Samstag, 17. Mai 2025 04:33An: idle-dev@python.orgBetreff: dont use C:\Windows 
as working directory when installed using microsoft storeHi,ive installed 
python with IDLE using the microsoft store, but one big issue with it:whenever 
i try to save a new file it prompts me to put it in C:\Windows\ which is not a 
good idea, %userprofile% or %userprofile%\Documents\ would be more appropriate. 
Normally i just change the value of "start in" on the .lnk in the start menu 
but in case of an app this is not possibleso please fix thatThanks a lot in 
advance and keep up the good workTN-- 
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