Today i was trying to install py2exe in my 3.13 version of python. I have been working with python for some time now(never professionally), and have worked with a few basic modules, like time and math, but have never worked with packages. Today, i wanted to try converting my .py files to .exe. I have found things like py2exe and auto-py-2-exe, but both do not say they support 3.13. Also, whenever i try to install something using command prompt, it says it does not recognize pip or python. when I put in python by itself, it prompts me to download python 3.12 from Microsoft store. Just to restate, i am decent enough with python, but i have never worked with packages. I am operating off a windows 11 laptop. I am simply looking for help getting to the end point of converting these files and possibly some help with packages in the future.
update: I found how to make a path to python, so it does work now in command prompt, and update pip as instructed in this article,Installing Packages - Python Packaging User Guide. However, pip is still not recognized in this form: pip install py2exe, so i can’t yet install packages.
My problem is solved. I needed to downgrade to 3.12.7, create a path to python, and use:
py -m pip install FILE_LOCATION_OF_PACKAGE
rather than:
pip install FILE_LOCATION_OF_PACKAGE