[issue42192] Python Windows .exe Installer ignores /TargetDir if there is an existing installation

[Steve Dower]

Steve Dower <steve.dower at python.org> added the comment:

Unfortunately, this is deliberate, or at least deliberate enough to not consider it a bug.

The installer from python.org is intended to only support a single install per-machine.

In general, if you simply copy the installation folder to a new location it will be isolated from the first. However, there are some circumstances where this is not the case (unless you take additional steps to isolate it, such as adding a ._pth file).

If you can share a bit more about what you're trying to achieve, we may be able to suggest an alternative approach. Otherwise, you may need to find another distribution/installer of CPython.

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type: behavior -> enhancement

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