Need help with python installation on windows

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Hello Python Community,

I recently encountered an issue with Python 3.12.7 (64-bit) on my Windows system that forced me to uninstall it. Here are the details:

Problem Description:
[I have been trying for one week to download and install Python on my Windows computer. The download completes successfully, but when I try to run Python by opening the Command Prompt (black window), it shows ‘Python is not recognized as an internal or external command’ or the window becomes unresponsive and displays ‘not responding’. Please help me solve this issue." ]
Example:

  • Python was crashing unexpectedly during script execution
  • PIP package manager was not working properly
  • Installation got corrupted after Windows update

Steps I Tried:

  1. Reinstalled Python multiple times
  2. Ran as administrator
  3. Checked antivirus/firewall settings
  4. Finally had to uninstall completely

Error Messages (if any):
[What I tried:

· Reinstalling Python 3-4 times
· Checking “Add Python to PATH” during installation
· Restarting computer
· Running cmd as administrator

But still facing same issue. Need help urgently.

What I tried:

  • Reinstalling Python 3-4 times
  • Checking “Add Python to PATH” during installation
  • Restarting computer
  • Running cmd as administrator

But still facing same issue. Need help urgently.

System Information:

  • OS: Windows [10/11]
  • Python Version: 3.12.7 (64-bit)
  • Antivirus: [If any]

Request:
Could you please help me understand what might have caused these issues and how to prevent them in future installations?

Thank you for your assistance!

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Hiya, i had similar problems.

For me the solution was to completely remove all traces of python. From uninstall programs and remove apps.

Reboot and down load older version like 3.1

Then RUN THE INSTALL AS ADMIN

Then RUN THE CMD AS ADMIN

Hope this helps a bit

Zac

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I’ve never had to install python as admin.

Did you look at 4. Using Python on Windows — Python 3.12.12 documentation?

I personally uncheck the “Install launcher for all users” (you need admin for that).

Did you try using the launcher?

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19045.6456]
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C:\Users\Tim>py
Python 3.12.10 (tags/v3.12.10:0cc8128, Apr  8 2025, 12:21:36) [MSC v.1943 64 bit (AMD64)] on win32
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
>>> ^Z


C:\Users\Tim>py -0
 -V:3.12 *        Python 3.12 (64-bit)
 -V:3.11          Python 3.11 (64-bit)
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