Untangling pythonWin and IDLE Processes on XP Pro

[W. eWatson]

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> How can it?  It's not IDLE's problem, it's yours.
> 
>> Finally, we can probably agree that I can continue to use IDLE for 
>> editing and syntax checking, but to "guarantee" successful execution 
>> of the program, I can just double-click on the py file in my folder. 
>> Perhaps there is a better way than clicking on it in the folder.
> 
> Typing at a command prompt.
> 
>> For example, putting it on the desktop.
> 
> This causes an extra file read as Windows indirects through the desktop
> link.  It's unlikely to be a noticeable delay at startup, but I'd
> hesitate to call it "better".
> 
>> As I look at the folder, previous copies only differ by a digit, I can 
>> easily find myself executing an earlier version, differing as Dev4, to 
>> Dev5 at the end of each name.
> 
> I'd suggest spending a while reading up on version control systems.
> 
See my response to Scott. Thanks for your reply.

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