how to set environment variables for using python

[learnerofpython]

I am unable to run any python program from command prompt(unless i run it from the python directory)
e.g i hav python stored as C:\python25
I cannot run python programs from elsewhere as python command is not recognizable elsewhere.
what do i need to do??can anyone guide me?

[fuffens]

On a Windows system you just add the folder of the Python executable to your Path environment variable.

1. Go to Control Desk
2. Select System
3. In System Properties, select Advanced tab
4. Select Environment Variables
5. Edit your Path variable. Add C:\python25 to the list of paths.

You might have to restart your computer in order for it to work.
Best Regards
/Fredrik

[bartonc]

On a Windows system you just add the folder of the Python executable to your Path environment variable.

1. Go to Control Desk
2. Select System
3. In System Properties, select Advanced tab
4. Select Environment Variables
5. Edit your Path variable. Add C:\python25 to the list of paths.

You might have to restart your computer in order for it to work.
Best Regards
/Fredrik

Fredrik, what's Control Desk (it definitely sounds like something I should know about)?

learnerofpython, if you have the same question, right click My Computer go to Advanced tab of System Properties click Environment Variables. Path names can be copied from and explorer window. They are separated by semicolon in the PATH variable (which should be the top one). Hope this helps,
Barton

[bartonc]

Fredrik, what's Control Desk (it definitely sounds like something I should know about)?

learnerofpython, if you have the same question, right click My Computer go to Advanced tab of System Properties click Environment Variables. Path names can be copied from and explorer window. They are separated by semicolon in the PATH variable (which should be the top one). Hope this helps,
Barton

Oh, I see... Control Panel: System icon.