Hi, Mark, with clear explanation

[Santhosh Pavan Kumar Malla via Python-list]

PyMovie and PyOTE from IOTA require Anaconda Python 3.8+ (not system Python) on 
Windows, and the BAT files they generate must run from the Anaconda environment 
where Python is found—regular CMD won't locate it. The Microsoft Store redirect 
happens due to Windows app aliases; disable them and prioritize your Anaconda 
path to fix CMD issues.
Disable Store Aliases
Search "Manage app execution aliases" in Windows Start menu. Toggle off both 
python.exe and python3.exe entries. This prevents CMD from jumping to the Store.
Verify Anaconda Setup
Open "Anaconda Prompt (Anaconda3)" from Start menu (not regular CMD). Run 
python --version to confirm 3.8+. Test imports:
python
>>> from pymovie import main
>>> from pyoteapp import pyote
>>> exit()
If successful, proceed
Fix BAT Files
Navigate to C:\Anaconda3 (via Anaconda Prompt: cd C:\Anaconda3). Check 
PyMovie.bat and PYOTE.bat exist (created after first test run). Edit 
PyMovie.bat in Notepad: ensure first line is @C:\Anaconda3\python.exe or 
similar—add if missing:
@echo off
C:\Anaconda3\python.exe -m pymovie.main %*
Save. Right-click BAT > Create shortcut > drag to desktop. Double-click 
shortcut to launch.
PATH Tweaks (If Needed)
In System Properties > Advanced > Environment Variables, move C:\Anaconda3 and 
C:\Anaconda3\Scripts to the top of PATH (restart CMD after). Avoid mixing 
versions; use Anaconda Prompt for all PyMovie work
Test Run
>From desktop shortcut: PyMovie/PyOTE should open without "python not found." 
>Ignore "gzip not found" (harmless; add Anaconda\Library\bin to PATH if 
>annoying). If BAT still fails, run via Anaconda Prompt: 
>C:\Anaconda3\PyMovie.bat. Share your exact PATH and BAT content for more 
>tweaks.
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