On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:35 PM, eryksun <eryk...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:56 PM, Matthew Ngaha <chigga...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> py is not recognized and and it said "depending on how it was >> installed". the problem is it didnt allow me to select a path when >> installing. > > The simpler installer is launchwin.msi, which installs to the Windows > directory. This directory should already be on the PATH. > > In a cmd shell, check that 'assoc .py' is "Python.File" and that > 'ftype Python.File' points to py.exe in your Windows directory, e.g. > "C:\Windows\py.exe "%1" %*'. If it's wrong, re-install. Or fix it > manually using assoc and ftype in an elevated cmd shell, which updates > the local machine registry keys in HKLM\Software\Classes. > > Also, Windows Explorer has an "Open With" dialog that configures > per-user settings for multiple associations, including a default (i.e. > the "Always use..." checkbox). These keys are stored in > HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.py. > Make sure that UserChoice is set to the Progid "Python.File". You > should be able to change this using the 'Open With->Choose Default > Program...' dialog. > > You can customize pylauncher by editing its ini file in your profile. > For example, run 'notepad %localappdata%\py.ini' to create/edit it. > See the docs for the settings, such as changing the default > interpreter and adding custom shebangs.
sorry i didnt see this message. I havent read it yet although it looks complicated. Thanks ill report back if i need help _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor