Error while running PIP command on powershell

Question

Please assist me to sort out the issue on the below screenshot.

The command is 100% correct because I ran it on another computer it is working.

I am wondering if i can post powershell issues here or there is another website specific for powershell problems

Answer 1

Hi,

My name is Mohammed Shuaib, an Independent Advisor and I'm here to assist you with the issue PIP command in Powershell. Please follow the below to fix the issue.

Step 1:

Download and Install Python for Windows

https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python...

Step 2:

Right-click on Windows Powershell and select Run As Administrator

Step 3:

Type pip install speedtest-cli and press enter

Let me know the status after performing the above.

Regards

Shuaib

Independent Advisor

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Answer 2

The command is 100% correct because I ran it on another computer it is working.

As the error message says, "pip" is not a native Windows command. If it runs on another machine then you must have added it by yourself. Where does pip.exe reside on that other machine?

Answer 3

I want to run the speedtest application on powershell.

I followed the below video step by step and it is working on my computer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=191hvsaqpIw

Answer 4

I want to run the speedtest application on powershell.

I followed the below video step by step and it is working on my computer.

The YouTube clip clearly states that you must first download Python.