How do I change the settings so I can modify the executable alliases for python

Question

I am trying to get python installed on my windows 10. After downloading python a command box popped up and it stated that i needed to change settings so i can modify the executable aliases. I went to settings but I am lost on where to find this setting.

Thanks

Donna

Answer 1

Thank you for reaching out.

1. Press Win + I to open Settings
2. Go to Apps → Advanced app settings → App execution aliases or search for “App execution aliases” in the Settings search bar
3. Scroll down and find python.exe and python3.exe
4. Toggle both switches to Off
5. Open Command Prompt and run python --version and pip --version to confirm Python works
6. If not working, go to Settings → System → About → Advanced system settings → Environment Variables
7. Under System variables, select Path → Edit
8. Add Python install folder (e.g., C:\Python311\) and Scripts folder (e.g., C:\Python311\Scripts\)
9. Click OK and restart Command Prompt to apply changes.

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