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You might have noticed that you typed a "full path" to the Python application above when launching Python (<code>python.exe</code> is the application, but we typed <code>\Python27\python.exe</code>). In this step, you will configure your computer so that you can run Python without typing the ''Python27'' directory name. |
You might have noticed that you typed a "full path" to the Python application above when launching Python (<code>python.exe</code> is the application, but we typed <code>\Python27\python.exe</code>). In this step, you will configure your computer so that you can run Python without typing the ''Python27'' directory name. |
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Short, sweet, to the point, FREE-etxcaly as information should be! |
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=== Get to System Properties === |
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# Open up "My Computer" by clicking on the Start menu or the Windows logo in the lower-left hand corner, and navigate to "My Computer" (for Windows XP) or "Computer" (For Vista and Windows 7). |
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# ''Right-click'' on the empty space in the window, and choose ''Properties''. |
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==== If you're using XP ==== |
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A window labeled "System Properties" will pop up. |
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# Click the "Advanced" tab. |
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==== If you're not using XP ==== |
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A window labeled "View basic information about your computer" will appear. |
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# In this window, click "Advanced system settings" |
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A window with the title "System Properties" will appear. |
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=== Edit the Path === |
=== Edit the Path === |
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