help

[Castillo, Herbert S]

Thank you, boB! Yes, I kept on opening the installer. Your directions were great from memory, and I will look into the Python tutor mailing list. Thanks again.

Herbert

-----Original Message-----
From: boB Stepp <robertvstepp at gmail.com> 
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2020 7:43 PM
To: Castillo, Herbert S <hcasti13 at calstatela.edu>
Cc: python-list at python.org
Subject: Re: help

On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 9:00 PM Castillo, Herbert S <hcasti13 at calstatela.edu> wrote:

> I downloaded python not to long ago, and today when I opened Python on Windows it gave me a modify setup prompt. I have tried to click on modify , repair and even uninstalled and installed it back, but when I try to open Python up again, I keep on getting the same modify setup prompt. I am not sure of what to do? Thank you in advance.

It sounds like you are just rerunning the python installer.  Instead, open a command prompt or Powershell and type "py".  That will bring up the Python interactive environment where you can type Python commands.
Or, probably better, open IDLE -- the provided Python editing environment -- by pressing your Windows key which brings up the list of available programs/program folders, find Python, expand that if needed by clicking on it and then clicking on "IDLE".  That will bring up the Python interactive prompt as well.  You can also create a new Python file using the provided "File" menu, etc.  BTW, I am doing this from memory.  I don't have a Windows PC handy, but hopefully it is enough to get you over the hump.

BTW, there is a Python Tutor mailing list designed for those learning Python.  Also, the main Python website has documentation, lists of resources, tutorial, etc., to also help jumpstart your learning.  Have fun!

HTH!



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boB