# Pip installer is not working **URL:** \ **Category:** Python Help\ **Tags:** help\ **Created:** [January 12, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884 "2025-01-12T12:30:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Prospero1611](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@Prospero1611](https://discuss.python.org/u/Prospero1611)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/1 "2025-01-12T12:30:34Z")
I am using a Microsoft Windows and have the latest version of Python installed, 3.13.1. I am very new to Python and was trying to install Tabulate with the following command; ‘Pip install tabulate’. I immediately receive an invalid syntax error. I have tried as others have suggested running this command from the Command Line and also Windows Powershell. Windows PowerShell returns an error of Pip is not a recognized term as of a Cmdlet, function, script file or operable program. The error for the Command Line is similar, by stating it is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. I have also typed in on PowerShell Py -m pip, and this returns a windows explorer location in my programs and appears to give me a list of commands & general options. Really not sure what I am doing wrong, any tips or advice would be appreciated. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![barry-scott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9c0ed/32.png) [@barry-scott](https://discuss.python.org/u/barry-scott)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/2 "2025-01-12T13:44:56Z")
It seems you have not installed python given what you are reporting as errors. Just to check run this command in a terminal. ```python py ``` Do you get the python prompt? ```python Python 3.13.0 (v3.13.0:60403a5409f, Oct 7 2024, 00:37:40) [Clang 15.0.0 (clang-1500.3.9.4)] on darwin Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information. >>> ``` If not downloafd python from [python.org](http://python.org) and run the .exe installer you have downloaded. Then try again. ---
**Author:** ![Prospero1611](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@Prospero1611](https://discuss.python.org/u/Prospero1611)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/3 "2025-01-12T17:03:51Z")
Hi Barry, I am getting the prompt when I type py as suggested, but I can’t seem to get any results when I type Pip install (package name). I have uninstalled Python once and reinstalled today, i could see the check box to confirm it was installing PyPi as part of the installation process. Do you have any other suggestions at all? ---
**Author:** ![barry-scott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9c0ed/32.png) [@barry-scott](https://discuss.python.org/u/barry-scott)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/4 "2025-01-12T17:44:00Z")
Use the py command to run pip. ```python py -m pip ``` ---
**Author:** ![Prospero1611](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dc4da7/32.png) [@Prospero1611](https://discuss.python.org/u/Prospero1611)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/5 "2025-01-12T19:59:09Z")
I found the issue in the end, when installing on a Windows device for some reason, it doesn’t automatically install correctly. The simplest way to fix, was to go to Control Panel, install / uninstall programs, select Python Program, Select change at the top of the dialogue box, you then receive a Python window that pops up, prompting you to repair, modify or uninstall Python. Select repair and you will be given some check boxes to select. Be sure to select the box that gives you the option to add Python to Environment Variables and complete the installation repair / modification. Python now works as does the Pip installer. ---
**Author:** ![barry-scott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9c0ed/32.png) [@barry-scott](https://discuss.python.org/u/barry-scott)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/6 "2025-01-12T21:40:43Z")
When you use the `py` command you do not need to add anything new to your PATH. ---
**Author:** ![mmacioce10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47774/32.png) [@mmacioce10](https://discuss.python.org/u/mmacioce10)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 12:52am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/7 "2025-01-16T00:52:22Z")
Having a similar issue, I used py -m pip got a bunch of info and when I typed py got all my version info, but pip does still not work, a little confused on where to go next ---
**Author:** ![barry-scott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9c0ed/32.png) [@barry-scott](https://discuss.python.org/u/barry-scott)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 7:48am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/8 "2025-01-16T07:48:40Z")
> [@mmacioce10](#): > > Having a similar issue Given you have a new issue start a new topic please. ---
**Author:** ![LSonney](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2bfe46/32.png) [@LSonney](https://discuss.python.org/u/LSonney)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/9 "2025-01-27T18:47:47Z")
I had the exact same issue - thank you for posting the solution! After repairing the Python program, open command prompt and run: py -m pip install jupyter ---
**Author:** ![davidism](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discuss.python.org/davidism/32/3295_2.png) [@davidism](https://discuss.python.org/u/davidism)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/pip-installer-is-not-working/76884/17 "2025-11-27T03:22:58Z")
Closed on November 27, 2025, 3:22am UTC