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diff --git a/Doc/using/windows.rst b/Doc/using/windows.rst index 74d6db5d7d1..411a4092a8c 100644 --- a/Doc/using/windows.rst +++ b/Doc/using/windows.rst @@ -91,10 +91,13 @@ When you first install a runtime, you will likely be prompted to add a directory to your :envvar:`PATH`. This is optional, if you prefer to use the ``py`` command, but is offered for those who prefer the full range of aliases (such as ``python3.14.exe``) to be available. The directory will be -:file:`%LocalAppData%\Python\bin` by default, but may be customized by an +:file:`%LocalAppData%\\Python\\bin` by default, but may be customized by an administrator. Click Start and search for "Edit environment variables for your account" for the system settings page to add the path. +Each Python runtime you install will have its own directory for scripts. These +also need to be added to :envvar:`PATH` if you want to use them. + The Python install manager will be automatically updated to new releases. This does not affect any installs of Python runtimes. Uninstalling the Python install manager does not uninstall any Python runtimes. @@ -713,6 +716,16 @@ default). your ``pythonw.exe`` and ``pyw.exe`` aliases are consistent with your others. " + "``pip`` gives me a ""command not found"" error when I type it in my + terminal.","Have you activated a virtual environment? Run the + ``.venv\Scripts\activate`` script in your terminal to activate. + " + "","The package may be available but missing the generated executable. + We recommend using the ``python -m pip`` command instead, or alternatively + the ``python -m pip install --force pip`` command will recreate the + executables and show you the path to add to :envvar:`PATH`. These scripts are + separated for each runtime, and so you may need to add multiple paths. + " .. _windows-embeddable: |