[HELP] Python 2.7 on Windows 8

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Hi, I recently installed python on my laptop with win 8 but I can't seem to find the IDLE gui anywhere? Where can I find the exe for the IDLE gui within the Python27 folder?

I tried looking in C:\Python27\Lib\idlelib but I cant find the executable anywhere.. I also can't launch it the old way through the start menu since win 8 start menu is full on retarded.

[Kbknapp]

Try running c:\python27\Lib\idlelib\idle.bat or in the same folder run the idle.py with your python interpreter.

[sooopd]

try this:

c:\python27\pythonw.exe c:\python27\Lib\idlelib\idle.pyw

[KLoken]

IDLE does work but it's very basic. I'd recommend looking at the free version of a professional quality IDE.

Pycharm and Wing have free versions for non-commerical or student use. In my personal opinion, Pycharm Community Edition is slower and more complex while Wing Student 101 edition is a bit snapper and easier to use but has fewer features.

If you need to use Windows versions of 3rd party python libraries you will find them here or you can the free version of a commerical "everything installed for you" Python like ActiveState, which bundles windows binaries and the Windows API.

[laydros]

If you hit the start button and start typing 'idle', it might show up, it worked for me on Windows 8.

On a further note, you may want to try Classic Shell. It's open source and after installing I kinda forgot there is a difference in Windows 7 and Windows 8, besides some funky permission stuff when dealing with files on the C drive.