Can't get python running

[Terry Reedy]

On 1/20/2018 12:16 PM, Jim Sadler wrote:
> I downloaded python 3.6.4 and although everything about the installation
> seems correct (path, file size, checking on cmd to see if file installed
> correctly-it is) the only window that will pop up when I attempt to run it
> is the set-up window offering to modify, restore, or uninstall.

The only time that should pop up is when you rerun the installer instead 
of the installed binary.  (Or when you invoke it from the installed 
programs control panel.)  *Exactly* how are you trying to run the 
installed Python.  What version of Windows?

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Terry Jan Reedy