[Tutor] how can i use python 2 alongside 3?

[Matthew Ngaha]

On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:35 PM, eryksun <eryksun at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:56 PM, Matthew Ngaha <chigga101 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> py is not recognized and and it said "depending on how it was
>> installed". the problem is it didnt allow me to select a path when
>> installing.
>
> The simpler installer is launchwin.msi, which installs to the Windows
> directory. This directory should already be on the PATH.
>
> In a cmd shell, check that 'assoc .py' is "Python.File" and that
> 'ftype Python.File' points to py.exe in your Windows directory, e.g.
> "C:\Windows\py.exe "%1" %*'. If it's wrong, re-install. Or fix it
> manually using assoc and ftype in an elevated cmd shell, which updates
> the local machine registry keys in HKLM\Software\Classes.
>
> Also, Windows Explorer has an "Open With" dialog that configures
> per-user settings for multiple associations, including a default (i.e.
> the "Always use..." checkbox). These keys are stored in
> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.py.
> Make sure that UserChoice is set to the Progid "Python.File". You
> should be able to change this using the 'Open With->Choose Default
> Program...' dialog.
>
> You can customize pylauncher by editing its ini file in your profile.
> For example, run 'notepad %localappdata%\py.ini' to create/edit it.
> See the docs for the settings, such as changing the default
> interpreter and adding custom shebangs.

sorry i didnt see this message. I havent read it yet although it looks
complicated. Thanks ill report back if i need help