Unable to Launch Python 2.7 after Windows 8.1 Update

I recently obtained a new laptop with Windows 8.1 and installed Python 2.7. Everything was working fine. Then after my first update, I was unable to launch Python. After clicking the Python icon, the thinking cursor activated, but Python never opened. I restored my laptop to a time before the

Re: Unable to Launch Python 2.7 after Windows 8.1 Update

I would've suggested re-installing Python. That would've been worth trying. Unfortunately, I did uninstall and re-install Python. It didn't help. -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list